Costa Mesa Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
Hurt on the job in Costa Mesa? Talk to a workers’ comp attorney today. The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Where Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa are generally assigned to the Santa Ana district office. We prepare your case and appear there for you.
WCAB Santa Ana District Office
2 MacArthur Place, Suite 600 Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 558-4121
Work injuries we see from Costa Mesa jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in Costa Mesa were Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (7,258 workers), Retail Trade (6,922 workers), and Health Care and Social Assistance (6,190 workers). Each comes with its own common injuries:
Offices and technical services
Repetitive strain such as carpal tunnel, back and neck injuries, and work-related stress.
Stores and shopping centers
Slips and falls, stocking and lifting injuries, and repetitive strain from registers and scanners.
Hospitals, clinics and care homes
Back and shoulder injuries from lifting and moving patients, needlestick exposures, and assaults by patients.
About 22.3% of Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa is home to South Coast Plaza, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the OC Fair & Event Center. Professional offices, retail and health care employ the most residents, and its stores, restaurants and event venues bring a steady share of lifting and slip-and-fall 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.
Costa Mesa workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles Costa Mesa cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa?
Yes. Our closest office to Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa 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 offices and technical services in Costa Mesa. 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 repetitive strain such as carpal tunnel, back and neck injuries, and work-related stress. You don't have to prove your employer was at fault.
Do you help Spanish-speaking workers in Costa Mesa?
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 Costa Mesa
Murrieta: 29970 Technology Dr., Suite 220F, Murrieta, CA 92563
Hurt at work in Costa Mesa? Call for a free consultation.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.