A Los Angeles workers comp lawyer can help you claim two-thirds of your lost gross wages under California law. Call now for a free case review. We answer day and night, and there is no fee unless you win.
What California workers comp pays in Los Angeles
Los Angeles claims follow California law. Your weekly check is two-thirds of the gross wages you lose while you heal. Gross means your pay before taxes come out.
The top check for 2026 is $1,764.11 a week under state rules. Checks start once your doctor says you can't do your usual work for more than three days. A night in the hospital also starts them.
Medical care for the injury is part of the claim too. The table below lays out the California numbers.
Insurers sometimes pay less than the law says. Call us, and an attorney checks your check against these rules.
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Weekly check (temporary disability) | two-thirds of your gross wages |
| Weekly cap, 2026 | $1,764.11 |
Deadlines that can end a Los Angeles claim
Tell your employer about the injury within 30 days. Miss that, and you could lose your right to benefits.
Put the report in writing and keep a copy. Dates matter in every claim.
The deadline to file is one year from the injury under California law. Every week you wait uses up part of that year.
Call us first, then use the counter to turn your injury date into real dates. An attorney can pin down which date starts your clock.
| Deadline | California |
|---|---|
| Tell your employer | within 30 days |
| Deadline to file | one year from the injury |
| Ask for reconsideration of a judge's decision | 20 days |
Why a Los Angeles workers comp lawyer helps your claim
Every Los Angeles claim runs on California rules. When the insurer fights back, a workers comp judge decides the dispute. Your pay, your rent, and your health are on the line.
If a judge rules against you, the clock is short. You get 20 days after the decision is served to ask for reconsideration.
An attorney who handles California cases knows these steps and how insurers push back. That help starts right away.
More on state rules is on our California workers comp page.
What a Los Angeles workers comp case costs you
The case review is free. There is no fee unless you win, and the attorney is paid only out of money recovered.
State law caps the fee, and a judge approves it. It is usually 9% to 15% of the permanent disability award.
You pay nothing up front to get started. Learn more about what a workers comp lawyer costs.
Questions injured workers ask
Do I need a workers comp lawyer in Los Angeles?
Your first move is a call to us for a free case review. An attorney can see if the insurer is paying what California law owes you. There is no fee unless you win.
How much does workers comp pay in California?
It pays two-thirds of the gross wages you lose while you heal. The top check for 2026 is $1,764.11 a week.
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in Los Angeles?
Tell your employer within 30 days. The deadline to file is one year from the injury.
What if my workers comp claim was denied?
Call us now for a free case review. A denial is not the end, and an attorney can fight it.
Rates updated Aug 23, 2026