Fountain Valley Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
Injured at work in Fountain Valley, or getting the runaround from the insurance company? Call for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
Where Fountain Valley workers’ comp cases are heard
Disputes over workers’ comp benefits are decided by a judge at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. For Fountain Valley, that is usually the Santa Ana district office. You don’t have to go it alone: we file the paperwork and represent you at every hearing.
WCAB Santa Ana District Office
2 MacArthur Place, Suite 600 Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 558-4121
Work injuries we see from Fountain Valley jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in Fountain Valley were Health Care and Social Assistance (3,539 workers), Manufacturing (3,217 workers), and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (3,151 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.
Factories and production lines
Machine and crush injuries, hand and finger injuries, hearing loss, and repetitive strain on the line.
Offices and technical services
Repetitive strain such as carpal tunnel, back and neck injuries, and work-related stress.
About 32.8% of Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley is a central Orange County city with two major hospitals and a large industrial area. Health care, manufacturing and professional services employ the most residents, and its technology and electronics plants bring production-line injuries.
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.
Fountain Valley workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles Fountain Valley cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from Fountain Valley are generally assigned to the WCAB Santa Ana District Office, 2 MacArthur Place, Suite 600 Santa Ana, CA 92707, phone (714) 558-4121. 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 Fountain Valley?
Yes. Our closest office to Fountain Valley is in Ontario, about 33 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 Fountain Valley workers' comp claim is denied?
A denial isn't the final word. You can challenge it at the WCAB Santa Ana 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 Fountain Valley. 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 Fountain Valley?
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 33 miles from Fountain Valley
Murrieta: 29970 Technology Dr., Suite 220F, Murrieta, CA 92563
Get help with your Fountain Valley workers’ comp claim today.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.