Needles Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
If you were hurt working in Needles, a free call can tell you what benefits you’re owed and what to do next. No fee unless we win.
Where Needles workers’ comp cases are heard
When a Needles worker’s claim is denied, delayed or underpaid, the fight happens at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, San Bernardino district office. We handle the filings, the medical evidence and the hearings there on your behalf.
WCAB San Bernardino District Office
464 W. Fourth Street, Suite 239 San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909) 383-4341
Work injuries we see from Needles jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in Needles were Transportation and Warehousing (190 workers), Public Administration (176 workers), and Accommodation and Food Services (148 workers). Each comes with its own common injuries:
Warehouses, trucking and delivery
Lifting and forklift injuries, loading-dock accidents, vehicle crashes, and cumulative trauma from repeated motion.
Government and public safety
Injuries to correctional, police, fire and public-works employees, including stress and cumulative injuries.
Hotels, resorts and restaurants
Burns and cuts in kitchens, slip-and-fall injuries, and back injuries for housekeeping staff.
About 4.23% of Needles 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 Needles
Needles is on the Colorado River at the Arizona and Nevada border, along Interstate 40 and the BNSF railroad. Transportation, government jobs and the hotels and restaurants that serve travelers make up much of the local economy.
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.
Needles workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles Needles cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from Needles 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 Needles?
Yes. Our closest office to Needles is in Palm Springs, about 131 miles away, and we also have an office in Murrieta. Call (951) 677-8064 for a free consultation. Many cases can be started by phone.
What if my Needles 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 warehouses, trucking and delivery in Needles. 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 lifting and forklift injuries, loading-dock accidents, vehicle crashes, and cumulative trauma from repeated motion. You don't have to prove your employer was at fault.
Do you help Spanish-speaking workers in Needles?
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
Palm Springs: 777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 200, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Directions · (760) 325-6900 · about 131 miles from Needles
Murrieta: 29970 Technology Dr., Suite 220F, Murrieta, CA 92563
Talk to a workers’ comp attorney about your Needles injury.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.