Pasadena Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
If you were hurt working in Pasadena, a free call can tell you what benefits you’re owed and what to do next. No fee unless we win.
Where Pasadena workers’ comp cases are heard
When a Pasadena worker’s claim is denied, delayed or underpaid, the fight happens at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, Los Angeles district office. We handle the filings, the medical evidence and the hearings there on your behalf.
WCAB Los Angeles District Office
320 W. 4th Street, 9th floor Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 576-7335
Work injuries we see from Pasadena jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in Pasadena were Health Care and Social Assistance (11,311 workers), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (10,097 workers), and Educational Services (9,258 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.
Schools and colleges
Falls, injuries from student incidents, and repetitive-use injuries for teachers, aides and custodians.
About 28.2% of Pasadena 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 Pasadena
Pasadena is home to Caltech, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Rose Bowl and Huntington Hospital. Health care, professional services and education 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.
Pasadena workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles Pasadena cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
Yes. Our closest office to Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena. 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 Pasadena?
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 Pasadena
Thousand Oaks: 199 W. Hillcrest Dr., Suite 101, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Talk to a workers’ comp attorney about your Pasadena injury.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.