Long Beach Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
If you were hurt working in Long Beach, a free call can tell you what benefits you’re owed and what to do next. No fee unless we win.
Where Long Beach workers’ comp cases are heard
When a Long Beach worker’s claim is denied, delayed or underpaid, the fight happens at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, Long Beach district office. We handle the filings, the medical evidence and the hearings there on your behalf.
WCAB Long Beach District Office
1500 Hughes Way, Suite C203 Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 590-5001
Work injuries we see from Long Beach jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in Long Beach were Health Care and Social Assistance (33,342 workers), Retail Trade (23,505 workers), and Educational Services (22,391 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 24.7% of Long Beach 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 Long Beach
Long Beach is home to the Port of Long Beach, one of the busiest container ports in the country, along with Long Beach Airport, Cal State Long Beach and major hospitals. Health care, retail and schools employ the most residents, alongside port, trucking and warehouse jobs.
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.
Long Beach workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles Long Beach cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from Long Beach 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 Long Beach?
Yes. Our closest office to Long Beach is in Ontario, about 40 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach. 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 Long Beach?
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 40 miles from Long Beach
Thousand Oaks: 199 W. Hillcrest Dr., Suite 101, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Talk to a workers’ comp attorney about your Long Beach injury.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.