El Monte Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
Hurt on the job in El Monte? Talk to a workers’ comp attorney today. The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Where El Monte 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 El Monte are generally assigned to the Los Angeles district office. We prepare your case and appear there for you.
WCAB Los Angeles District Office
320 W. 4th Street, 9th floor Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 576-7335
Work injuries we see from El Monte jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in El Monte were Health Care and Social Assistance (6,262 workers), Manufacturing (6,159 workers), and Retail Trade (5,694 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.
Stores and shopping centers
Slips and falls, stocking and lifting injuries, and repetitive strain from registers and scanners.
About 49.1% of El Monte 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 El Monte
El Monte is a San Gabriel Valley city along Interstate 10, with many garment shops, small factories and auto businesses. Health care, manufacturing and retail employ the most residents, and many workers speak Spanish or Chinese.
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.
El Monte workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles El Monte cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from El Monte are generally assigned to the WCAB Los Angeles District Office, 320 W. 4th Street, 9th floor Los Angeles, CA 90013, phone (213) 576-7335. 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 El Monte?
Yes. Our closest office to El Monte is in Ontario, about 25 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 El Monte workers' comp claim is denied?
A denial isn't the final word. You can challenge it at the WCAB Los Angeles 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 El Monte. 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 El Monte?
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 25 miles from El Monte
Thousand Oaks: 199 W. Hillcrest Dr., Suite 101, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Hurt at work in El Monte? Call for a free consultation.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.