Lakewood Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
Injured at work in Lakewood, or getting the runaround from the insurance company? Call for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
Where Lakewood workers’ comp cases are heard
Disputes over workers’ comp benefits are decided by a judge at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. For Lakewood, that is usually the Long Beach district office. You don’t have to go it alone: we file the paperwork and represent you at every hearing.
WCAB Long Beach District Office
1500 Hughes Way, Suite C203 Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 590-5001
Work injuries we see from Lakewood jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in Lakewood were Health Care and Social Assistance (6,635 workers), Retail Trade (4,484 workers), and Manufacturing (4,304 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.
Factories and production lines
Machine and crush injuries, hand and finger injuries, hearing loss, and repetitive strain on the line.
About 21.4% of Lakewood 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 Lakewood
Lakewood is a planned suburban city next to Long Beach, home to the Lakewood Center mall. Health care, retail and manufacturing employ the most residents, and many commute to jobs near the ports.
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.
Lakewood workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles Lakewood cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
Yes. Our closest office to Lakewood is in Ontario, about 33 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood. 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 Lakewood?
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 33 miles from Lakewood
Thousand Oaks: 199 W. Hillcrest Dr., Suite 101, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Get help with your Lakewood workers’ comp claim today.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.