Injured on the Job in Orange County? What You Need to Know About Your Workers’ Comp Claim
Orange County has hundreds of thousands of employees in industries ranging from Disneyland and hospitality in Anaheim, to warehouses in Santa Ana, to construction and trade jobs across Irvine, Garden Grove, and Huntington Beach. When an injury happens on the job, you have the right to file a California workers’ compensation claim and receive benefits.
Step 1: Reporting Your Injury
Tell your employer right away, no matter how minor the injury seems. They must give you a DWC-1 claim form. Delaying this step often gives the insurance company an excuse to dispute your claim later.
Step 2: Medical Treatment
You are entitled to medical treatment through your employer’s insurance. If they delay or deny care, you may need an attorney to push for authorization or request a hearing. Many Orange County cases are filed and heard at the Van Nuys Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), one of the busiest courts in Southern California.
Step 3: Benefits You May Receive
Temporary Disability (TD): Payments while you can’t work.
Permanent Disability (PD): Compensation for lasting effects, determined using the AMA Guides 5th edition.
Supplemental Job Displacement Voucher (SJDB): For retraining if you can’t return to your old job.
Medical Care: Coverage for surgeries, physical therapy, medications, and more.
Common Orange County Work Injuries
Back and neck injuries from warehouse or delivery work in Santa Ana and Irvine
Knee and shoulder trauma from hospitality and resort jobs in Anaheim or Huntington Beach
Repetitive stress injuries from tech and office work in Irvine
Construction accidents in fast-growing cities like Garden Grove and Tustin
Why Your Attorney Matters
Where your case is filed is important, but what truly determines the outcome is your attorney’s experience. At Lee Partners Law, Work Injury Attorneys, our team includes Certified Specialists in California Workers’ Compensation law—a designation held by select few of attorneys in the state. Before representing injured workers, we worked for insurance companies, which means we know the defense playbook and how to defeat their tactics.
We’ve tried and litigated thousands of cases and bring that insider knowledge directly to your case.
How Lee Partners Law Can Help
Insurance companies know how to delay, deny, or underpay claims. At Lee Partners Law, David A. Lee and Michael Lee have fought for injured workers across Southern California, including Orange County. If you were hurt at work in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, or anywhere in Orange County, we can guide you through the process and make sure you get the benefits you deserve.