Barstow Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
Hurt on the job in Barstow? Talk to a workers’ comp attorney today. The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Where Barstow workers’ comp cases are heard
If the insurance company denies or delays your benefits, your case goes to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), the court that decides disputed claims. Injured workers in Barstow are generally assigned to the San Bernardino district office. We prepare your case and appear there for you.
WCAB San Bernardino District Office
464 W. Fourth Street, Suite 239 San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909) 383-4341
Work injuries we see from Barstow jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in Barstow were Health Care and Social Assistance (1,505 workers), Retail Trade (988 workers), and Accommodation and Food Services (958 workers). Each comes with its own common injuries:
Hospitals, clinics and care homes
Back and shoulder injuries from lifting and moving patients, needlestick exposures, and assaults by patients.
Stores and shopping centers
Slips and falls, stocking and lifting injuries, and repetitive strain from registers and scanners.
Hotels, resorts and restaurants
Burns and cuts in kitchens, slip-and-fall injuries, and back injuries for housekeeping staff.
About 10.7% of Barstow residents were born outside the United States. If English isn’t your first language, you can talk with us in Spanish, and we’ll make sure nothing is lost in translation.
Working in Barstow
Barstow sits where Interstate 15 and Interstate 40 meet, with a major BNSF rail yard and the Marine Corps Logistics Base nearby. Health care, retail, and the hotels, restaurants and truck stops that serve desert travelers employ many residents.
Key 2026 workers’ comp numbers
Temporary disability pays 2/3 of your average weekly wage, from $264.61 up to $1,764.11 per week in 2026. Report your injury within 30 days, and your employer must cover up to $10,000 in treatment while your claim is decided.
Barstow workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles Barstow cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from Barstow are generally assigned to the WCAB San Bernardino District Office, 464 W. Fourth Street, Suite 239 San Bernardino, CA 92401, phone (909) 383-4341. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board is the court that decides benefits when the insurance company denies or delays them.
Is there a workers' comp lawyer near Barstow?
Yes. Our closest office to Barstow is in Ontario, about 66 miles away, and we also have an office in Palm Springs. Call (951) 677-8064 for a free consultation. Many cases can be started by phone.
What if my Barstow workers' comp claim is denied?
A denial isn't the final word. You can challenge it at the WCAB San Bernardino District Office. An attorney can gather medical evidence, request a qualified medical evaluation, and present your case to a judge.
I work in hospitals, clinics and care homes in Barstow. Is my injury covered?
Yes. Workers' comp covers injuries that happen on the job or are caused by your work, including ones that build up over time. Common injuries in this field include back and shoulder injuries from lifting and moving patients, needlestick exposures, and assaults by patients. You don't have to prove your employer was at fault.
Do you help Spanish-speaking workers in Barstow?
Yes. Se habla español. Call (951) 677-8064 and ask for help in Spanish.
Nearby cities we serve
Learn about medical care, temporary disability and permanent disability benefits.
Our nearest office
Ontario: 4141 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite 290, Ontario, CA 91764
Directions · about 66 miles from Barstow
Palm Springs: 777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 200, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Hurt at work in Barstow? Call for a free consultation.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.