San Gabriel Valley Workers’ Comp Guide: Real Help for Injured Workers in Your City
If you got hurt on the job anywhere in the San Gabriel Valley, you want straight answers and fast action. At Lee Partners Law: Work Injury Attorneys, our team (David, Ali, and Michael Bowie) helps injured workers across Pasadena, West Covina, El Monte, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Baldwin Park, Rosemead, Arcadia, Glendora, Covina, Azusa, Temple City, San Gabriel, San Dimas, La Puente, La Verne, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Duarte, Monrovia, South Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, Irwindale, and South El Monte.
We know the SGV—its freeways (10, 210, 60, 57, 605), its mix of construction sites, warehouses and distribution hubs, manufacturing shops, hospitality, schools, public works, and the crews that keep these cities running. If your claim is delayed or denied, or your benefits are too low, we step in.
What benefits can you get?
Medical treatment with no co-pays
Temporary disability checks while you’re off work
Mileage reimbursement to medical appointments
Permanent disability (WPI) money if you’re left with lasting impairment
Job protection and, when warranted, a Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit voucher
How California decides “permanent impairment” (in plain English)
When your condition stabilizes, a doctor calculates your Whole Person Impairment (WPI). California uses the AMA Guides, Fifth Edition. That means the rating is based on medical findings like range-of-motion loss, nerve involvement, imaging, and how your injury limits normal daily activities. The WPI converts into a permanent disability percentage under California’s schedule, and that drives the value of your case. If your rating is too low, we can challenge it with a qualified medical evaluator or develop stronger medical evidence.
Common SGV work injuries we handle
Falls, strains, and crush injuries on construction and public works sites
Repetitive-use injuries in logistics and light manufacturing
Forklift and loading-dock incidents at warehouses along the 10/60 corridors
Heat illness, ladder falls, and hand injuries in landscaping and facilities maintenance
Film/location crew injuries on set build-outs and tear-downs
(If your situation isn’t listed, ask anyway. Odds are we’ve seen it.)
Step-by-step: what to do after you’re hurt
Report the injury to your employer right away and request a DWC-1 claim form.
Get treated by the workers’ comp doctor and describe every body part that hurts.
Keep copies of work restrictions, off-work notes, and all visit summaries.
If benefits stall or you get pushed back to heavy work too soon, call us.
When you reach “MMI,” we review your WPI rating and fight for the correct value.
Why SGV workers call us
Local coverage. We actively serve Pasadena, West Covina, El Monte, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Baldwin Park, Rosemead, Arcadia, Glendora, Covina, Azusa, Temple City, San Gabriel, San Dimas, La Puente, La Verne, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Duarte, Monrovia, South Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, Irwindale, and South El Monte.
Proven process. Clear communication, fast filings, and assertive follow-up with claims adjusters and medical providers.
Ratings done right. We focus on the AMA Guides 5th edition and make sure your WPI reflects the real impact of your injury.
No fee unless we win money for you.
FAQ for SGV workers
How long do I have to file?
Report the injury right away. You generally have 30 days to report and one year to file a claim, but waiting hurts your case and your health.
Can I pick a different doctor?
Often, yes. The rules depend on whether your employer has a medical provider network and whether you predesignated a doctor. We’ll map your options.
My claim was denied. Is that the end?
No. We appeal denials all the time. We can demand a panel QME, depose the doctor, and present evidence to get benefits started.
Do I have to settle?
You can settle for a lump sum or keep medical care open. We’ll explain the tradeoffs and only recommend a route that protects you long-term.
Our coverage area, city by city
Pasadena, West Covina, El Monte, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Baldwin Park, Rosemead, Arcadia, Glendora, Covina, Azusa, Temple City, San Gabriel, San Dimas, La Puente, La Verne, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Duarte, Monrovia, South Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, Irwindale, South El Monte.