Los Angeles Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
Injured at work in Los Angeles, or getting the runaround from the insurance company? Call for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
Where Los Angeles workers’ comp cases are heard
Disputes over workers’ comp benefits are decided by a judge at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. For Los Angeles, that is usually the Los Angeles district office. You don’t have to go it alone: we file the paperwork and represent you at every hearing.
WCAB Los Angeles District Office
320 W. 4th Street, 9th floor Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 576-7335
Work injuries we see from Los Angeles jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in Los Angeles were Health Care and Social Assistance (246,493 workers), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (201,972 workers), and Retail Trade (182,122 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.
Offices and technical services
Repetitive strain such as carpal tunnel, back and neck injuries, and work-related stress.
Stores and shopping centers
Slips and falls, stocking and lifting injuries, and repetitive strain from registers and scanners.
About 35.6% of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the county seat and California's largest city, home to the Port of Los Angeles, LAX, downtown's garment and produce districts, the entertainment industry and some of the largest hospitals in the country. Health care, professional services and retail employ the most residents, 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.
Los Angeles workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles Los Angeles cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Yes. Our closest office to Los Angeles is in Ontario, about 37 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles?
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 37 miles from Los Angeles
Thousand Oaks: 199 W. Hillcrest Dr., Suite 101, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Get help with your Los Angeles workers’ comp claim today.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.