Burbank Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
If you were hurt working in Burbank, a free call can tell you what benefits you’re owed and what to do next. No fee unless we win.
Where Burbank workers’ comp cases are heard
When a Burbank worker’s claim is denied, delayed or underpaid, the fight happens at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, Van Nuys district office. We handle the filings, the medical evidence and the hearings there on your behalf.
WCAB Van Nuys District Office
6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 105 Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 901-5367
Work injuries we see from Burbank jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in Burbank were Information (7,316 workers), Health Care and Social Assistance (6,918 workers), and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (5,740 workers). Each comes with its own common injuries:
Media, telecom and tech companies
Repetitive strain, back and neck injuries from desk work, and falls and lifting injuries for technicians installing cable and equipment.
Hospitals, clinics and care homes
Back and shoulder injuries from lifting and moving patients, needlestick exposures, and assaults by patients.
Offices and technical services
Repetitive strain such as carpal tunnel, back and neck injuries, and work-related stress.
About 29.6% of Burbank 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 Burbank
Burbank is the media capital of Southern California, home to Warner Bros., Disney and Nickelodeon studios and Hollywood Burbank Airport. Information and media is its largest employer, followed by health care and professional services, and film crews face their own injury risks.
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.
Burbank workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles Burbank cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from Burbank are generally assigned to the WCAB Van Nuys District Office, 6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 105 Van Nuys, CA 91401, phone (818) 901-5367. 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 Burbank?
Yes. Our closest office to Burbank is in Thousand Oaks, about 33 miles away, and we also have an office in Ontario. Call (951) 677-8064 for a free consultation. Many cases can be started by phone.
What if my Burbank workers' comp claim is denied?
A denial isn't the final word. You can challenge it at the WCAB Van Nuys District Office. An attorney can gather medical evidence, request a qualified medical evaluation, and present your case to a judge.
I work in media, telecom and tech companies in Burbank. 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, back and neck injuries from desk work, and falls and lifting injuries for technicians installing cable and equipment. You don't have to prove your employer was at fault.
Do you help Spanish-speaking workers in Burbank?
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
Thousand Oaks: 199 W. Hillcrest Dr., Suite 101, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Directions · about 33 miles from Burbank
Ontario: 4141 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite 290, Ontario, CA 91764
Talk to a workers’ comp attorney about your Burbank injury.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.