Lancaster Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
Injured at work in Lancaster, or getting the runaround from the insurance company? Call for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
Where Lancaster workers’ comp cases are heard
Disputes over workers’ comp benefits are decided by a judge at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. For Lancaster, that is usually the Van Nuys district office. You don’t have to go it alone: we file the paperwork and represent you at every hearing.
WCAB Van Nuys District Office
6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 105 Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 901-5367
Work injuries we see from Lancaster jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in Lancaster were Health Care and Social Assistance (10,881 workers), Educational Services (7,378 workers), and Retail Trade (6,934 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.
Schools and colleges
Falls, injuries from student incidents, and repetitive-use injuries for teachers, aides and custodians.
Stores and shopping centers
Slips and falls, stocking and lifting injuries, and repetitive strain from registers and scanners.
About 15.4% of Lancaster 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 Lancaster
Lancaster is the largest city in the Antelope Valley, near Edwards Air Force Base and the aerospace plants of the high desert, and home to two state prisons. Health care, schools and retail employ the most residents, and summer heat adds risk for outdoor workers.
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.
Lancaster workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles Lancaster cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
Yes. Our closest office to Lancaster is in Ontario, about 53 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 Lancaster 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 hospitals, clinics and care homes in Lancaster. 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 Lancaster?
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 53 miles from Lancaster
Thousand Oaks: 199 W. Hillcrest Dr., Suite 101, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Get help with your Lancaster workers’ comp claim today.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.