Carson Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
If you were hurt working in Carson, a free call can tell you what benefits you’re owed and what to do next. No fee unless we win.
Where Carson workers’ comp cases are heard
When a Carson worker’s claim is denied, delayed or underpaid, the fight happens at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, Long Beach district office. We handle the filings, the medical evidence and the hearings there on your behalf.
WCAB Long Beach District Office
1500 Hughes Way, Suite C203 Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 590-5001
Work injuries we see from Carson jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in Carson were Health Care and Social Assistance (9,175 workers), Transportation and Warehousing (4,473 workers), and Manufacturing (4,333 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.
Warehouses, trucking and delivery
Lifting and forklift injuries, loading-dock accidents, vehicle crashes, and cumulative trauma from repeated motion.
Factories and production lines
Machine and crush injuries, hand and finger injuries, hearing loss, and repetitive strain on the line.
About 32.9% of Carson 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 Carson
Carson is a South Bay city near the ports with refineries, warehouses and Cal State Dominguez Hills. Health care, transportation and warehousing, and manufacturing employ the most 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.
Carson workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles Carson cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from Carson are generally assigned to the WCAB Long Beach District Office, 1500 Hughes Way, Suite C203 Long Beach, CA 90810, phone (562) 590-5001. 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 Carson?
Yes. Our closest office to Carson is in Ontario, about 41 miles away, and we also have an office in Thousand Oaks. Call (951) 677-8064 for a free consultation. Many cases can be started by phone.
What if my Carson workers' comp claim is denied?
A denial isn't the final word. You can challenge it at the WCAB Long Beach 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 Carson. 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 Carson?
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 41 miles from Carson
Thousand Oaks: 199 W. Hillcrest Dr., Suite 101, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Talk to a workers’ comp attorney about your Carson injury.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.