National City Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
Injured at work in National City, or getting the runaround from the insurance company? Call for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
Where National City workers’ comp cases are heard
Disputes over workers’ comp benefits are decided by a judge at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. For National City, that is usually the San Diego district office. You don’t have to go it alone: we file the paperwork and represent you at every hearing.
WCAB San Diego District Office
7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 202 San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 767-2083
Work injuries we see from National City jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in National City were Health Care and Social Assistance (3,934 workers), Retail Trade (3,398 workers), and Accommodation and Food Services (2,900 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 36% of National City 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 National City
National City is home to Naval Base San Diego, the Port of San Diego's National City Marine Terminal, and a long auto-dealership mile. Health care, retail and restaurants employ many residents, along with shipyard, port and Navy civilian jobs, and many workers are Spanish-speaking.
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.
National City workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles National City cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from National City are generally assigned to the WCAB San Diego District Office, 7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 202 San Diego, CA 92108, phone (619) 767-2083. 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 National City?
Yes. Our closest office to National City is in Murrieta, about 61 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 National City workers' comp claim is denied?
A denial isn't the final word. You can challenge it at the WCAB San Diego 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 National City. 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 National City?
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
Murrieta: 29970 Technology Dr., Suite 220F, Murrieta, CA 92563
Directions · about 61 miles from National City
Palm Springs: 777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 200, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Get help with your National City workers’ comp claim today.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.