Downey Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
Hurt on the job in Downey? Talk to a workers’ comp attorney today. The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Where Downey 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 Downey are generally assigned to the Long Beach district office. We prepare your case and appear there for you.
WCAB Long Beach District Office
1500 Hughes Way, Suite C203 Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 590-5001
Work injuries we see from Downey jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in Downey were Health Care and Social Assistance (8,133 workers), Retail Trade (6,372 workers), and Educational Services (6,100 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.
Stores and shopping centers
Slips and falls, stocking and lifting injuries, and repetitive strain from registers and scanners.
Schools and colleges
Falls, injuries from student incidents, and repetitive-use injuries for teachers, aides and custodians.
About 32.2% of Downey 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 Downey
Downey is a southeast LA County city known for its aerospace history and home to Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center and Kaiser Permanente Downey. Health care, retail and schools 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.
Downey workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles Downey cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from Downey 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 Downey?
Yes. Our closest office to Downey is in Ontario, about 32 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 Downey 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 Downey. 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 Downey?
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 32 miles from Downey
Thousand Oaks: 199 W. Hillcrest Dr., Suite 101, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Hurt at work in Downey? Call for a free consultation.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.