Santa Monica Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
If you were hurt working in Santa Monica, a free call can tell you what benefits you’re owed and what to do next. No fee unless we win.
Where Santa Monica workers’ comp cases are heard
When a Santa Monica worker’s claim is denied, delayed or underpaid, the fight happens at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, Marina del Rey district office. We handle the filings, the medical evidence and the hearings there on your behalf.
WCAB Marina del Rey District Office
4720 Lincoln Blvd, 2nd floor Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 482-3820
Work injuries we see from Santa Monica jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in Santa Monica were Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (10,818 workers), Information (5,445 workers), and Health Care and Social Assistance (5,389 workers). Each comes with its own common injuries:
Offices and technical services
Repetitive strain such as carpal tunnel, back and neck injuries, and work-related stress.
Media, telecom and tech companies
Repetitive strain, back and neck injuries from desk work, and falls and lifting injuries for technicians installing cable and equipment.
Hospitals, clinics and care homes
Back and shoulder injuries from lifting and moving patients, needlestick exposures, and assaults by patients.
About 23.2% of Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica
Santa Monica is a beachfront city known for its pier, Third Street Promenade and tech and media offices. Professional services, information and health care employ the most residents, alongside hotels and restaurants.
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.
Santa Monica workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles Santa Monica cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from Santa Monica are generally assigned to the WCAB Marina del Rey District Office, 4720 Lincoln Blvd, 2nd floor Marina del Rey, CA 90292, phone (310) 482-3820. 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 Santa Monica?
Yes. Our closest office to Santa Monica is in Thousand Oaks, about 25 miles away, and we also have an office in Ontario. Call (951) 677-8064 for a free consultation. Many cases can be started by phone.
What if my Santa Monica workers' comp claim is denied?
A denial isn't the final word. You can challenge it at the WCAB Marina del Rey District Office. An attorney can gather medical evidence, request a qualified medical evaluation, and present your case to a judge.
I work in offices and technical services in Santa Monica. 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 repetitive strain such as carpal tunnel, back and neck injuries, and work-related stress. You don't have to prove your employer was at fault.
Do you help Spanish-speaking workers in Santa Monica?
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
Thousand Oaks: 199 W. Hillcrest Dr., Suite 101, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Directions · about 25 miles from Santa Monica
Ontario: 4141 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite 290, Ontario, CA 91764
Talk to a workers’ comp attorney about your Santa Monica injury.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.