Workers’ compensation is a vital system designed to protect employees who suffer injuries or illnesses arising out of their work. In California, workers’ compensation benefits are meant to provide injured workers with medical care, wage replacement, and long-term support—without requiring them to prove fault.

At Jackson & Jackson, our certified workers’ compensation attorneys have been representing injured workers throughout Southern California since 1971. We understand how confusing the process can be, and we are committed to helping injured employees obtain the full benefits they are entitled to under California law.

Medical Treatment for Work-Related Injuries

One of the most important benefits provided by workers’ compensation is medical care. If you are injured at work, workers’ compensation should cover all reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to your injury, including:

• Doctor visits and hospital care
• Surgery and follow-up treatment
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Prescription medications
• Medical devices such as braces or orthotics

Jackson & Jackson works with top medical professionals across all specialties and helps ensure that injured workers receive appropriate care close to home.

Temporary Disability Benefits

If your work injury prevents you from working while you recover, you may be eligible for temporary disability benefits. These payments are designed to replace a portion of your lost wages while you are unable to perform your job.

Temporary disability benefits generally continue until:

• You are able to return to work, or
• Your doctor determines your condition has stabilized

Our attorneys help ensure that benefits are calculated correctly and paid on time.

Permanent Disability Benefits

When a work injury results in lasting impairment, you may qualify for permanent disability benefits. These benefits compensate workers for permanent physical or mental limitations caused by their injury.

Permanent disability may apply to injuries such as:

• Severe back or spinal injuries
• Knee, shoulder, or joint damage
• Carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injuries
• Chronic pain conditions

Jackson & Jackson has extensive experience handling complex permanent disability cases and fighting for maximum compensation under California law.

Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits

If you are unable to return to your prior job due to your injury and your employer cannot offer suitable modified work, you may be eligible for supplemental job displacement benefits. This benefit typically comes in the form of a voucher to help pay for retraining or education in a new field.

Death Benefits for Families

In tragic cases where a work-related injury or illness results in death, workers’ compensation provides death benefits to surviving dependents. These benefits may include:

• Burial expenses
• Ongoing financial support for dependents

Jackson & Jackson represents families in workers’ compensation death claims with care, compassion, and strong legal advocacy.

Mental Health and Stress-Related Injuries

California workers’ compensation law may also cover psychiatric injuries, including depression, anxiety, and work-related stress—particularly when they result from harassment, discrimination, or physical injury.

These cases can be challenging, but our attorneys are experienced in handling both physical and psychological injury claims.

Who Is Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

Most employees in California are covered by workers’ compensation, including:

• Full-time and part-time workers
• Temporary and seasonal employees
• Undocumented workers

Eligibility generally depends on whether the injury arose out of and occurred in the course of employment.

Why Choose Jackson & Jackson Law Office?

Jackson & Jackson Law Office is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist firm, meeting the highest standards for expertise in this field. Since 1971, we have handled thousands of work injury cases and built a reputation as a powerful voice for injured workers.

We provide:

• One attorney assigned to your case from start to finish
• Representation at all hearings—no paralegals standing in
• Access to top medical providers
• Advanced case management and clear communication
• A written plan tailored to your specific needs

Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Los Angeles, California

If you were injured at work and are unsure what benefits you may be entitled to, experienced legal guidance can make a critical difference. Workers’ compensation claims involve strict rules, deadlines, and insurance company tactics that can impact your recovery.