Workers’ Compensation Attorney Serving Inglewood, CA
When you are injured at work in Inglewood, the attorney you call should know your community — not just your case type. The Law Offices of Reuben J. Felstiner is physically located at 1101 N La Brea Ave in Inglewood, CA 90302. We are here, in Inglewood, and we have been representing injured workers in this city and across Los Angeles County for over 30 years.
Inglewood’s workforce has transformed significantly in recent years. The opening of SoFi Stadium and Kia Forum has brought construction workers, event staff, security personnel, and hospitality workers into the city in large numbers. LAX’s growth continues to drive demand for cargo handlers, logistics workers, and ground transportation employees in the corridors surrounding the airport. Centinela Hospital Medical Center remains one of the city’s largest employers, with nurses, certified nursing assistants, and support staff who face some of the highest injury rates of any workforce in California. And the aerospace supply chain that runs through the Hawthorne–Inglewood corridor employs precision manufacturing workers exposed to machinery, chemical, and repetitive motion hazards every day.
If you were injured in any of these industries — or anywhere else at work in Inglewood — California law entitles you to workers’ compensation benefits. Our firm handles every part of your claim from the initial filing through WCAB hearings, at no cost to you unless we win.
Call 24/7 for a free case review:
(310) 572-1664 — No fee unless you win.
Common Workplace Injuries We Handle for Inglewood Workers
1.LAX Corridor — Logistics, Cargo, and Ground Transportation Workers
The area surrounding Los Angeles International Airport is one of the most active logistics zones in the country. Cargo handlers, ramp agents, baggage workers, forklift operators, and freight drivers face high rates of back and spine injuries from repetitive heavy lifting, crush and struck-by injuries from equipment, and slip-and-fall incidents on wet tarmac and cargo bay surfaces. Many LAX-area workers are employed by large airlines, ground handling contractors, or freight companies with sophisticated insurance defense operations. We have the experience to go up against them and ensure our clients receive the full medical treatment and disability benefits they are entitled to.
2. SoFi Stadium and Kia Forum — Event, Construction, and Hospitality Workers
The development and ongoing operations of SoFi Stadium and Kia Forum have created a large workforce of construction workers, event security staff, food service employees, and production crew. Construction injuries — falls from elevation, struck-by accidents, electrical contact — are the leading cause of serious injury on California job sites. Event workers face slip-and-fall incidents, overexertion injuries from setup and breakdown, and workplace violence risks. Many event workers are employed through staffing agencies or on temporary contracts — a classification that does not affect your right to workers’ compensation benefits under California Labor Code Section 3351.
3. Centinela Hospital and Healthcare Workers
Centinela Hospital Medical Center is one of the largest employers in Inglewood and generates a significant volume of workers’ comp claims from nurses, certified nursing assistants, orderlies, and support staff. Patient handling injuries — back strains, shoulder injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions from lifting and repositioning patients — are the leading cause of injury among healthcare workers. Workplace violence incidents and psychological injuries from traumatic patient events are also compensable under California law. We represent healthcare workers whose claims have been delayed, disputed, or denied, and we ensure the full scope of their injuries is properly evaluated.
4. Aerospace Supply and Manufacturing Workers
The Hawthorne–Inglewood corridor is home to aerospace supply chain employers whose workforces overlap significantly with Inglewood residents. Precision manufacturing workers face machinery injuries, chemical exposure from solvents and coatings, and repetitive motion conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis. These injuries are frequently disputed by insurers who argue they are pre-existing or not work-related. We counter these arguments with proper medical documentation, occupational history evidence, and — when necessary — independent medical evaluation.
How Workers’ Comp Claims Work for Inglewood Employees
Workers’ compensation claims from Inglewood are processed through the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The district office with jurisdiction over most Inglewood cases is the Long Beach WCAB at 300 Oceangate, Long Beach, CA 90802 — the same office that serves the broader South Bay and Southeast Los Angeles area.
- Report your injury to your employer in writing immediately. California Labor Code Section 5400 requires notification within 30 days, but reporting the same day protects your claim.
- Your employer must provide you with a DWC-1 claim form within one working day of receiving notice of your injury.
- If your employer has a Medical Provider Network (MPN), your initial treatment must go through it. You have the right to choose among providers within the network and to seek a second opinion.
- The insurance carrier has 90 days to accept or deny your claim. During this window, contact an attorney before giving any recorded statement.
- If your claim is delayed, disputed, or denied, a Declaration of Readiness to Proceed can be filed at the Long Beach WCAB to schedule a hearing before a Workers’ Compensation Judge.
Attorney Reuben J. Felstiner handles every step of this process on your behalf. You focus on your recovery — we handle the paperwork, the insurance carrier, and every WCAB appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions — Workers’ Comp in Inglewood, CA
Which WCAB office handles workers’ comp cases from Inglewood, CA?
Workers’ compensation cases from Inglewood are handled by the Long Beach WCAB district office at 300 Oceangate, Long Beach, CA 90802. This office serves the South Bay, Southeast Los Angeles, and surrounding communities including Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and Gardena. Hearings are scheduled before a Workers’ Compensation Judge, and cases can take anywhere from several months to over a year depending on whether the insurance carrier disputes the claim. Reuben J. Felstiner has appeared before the Long Beach WCAB for over 30 years and handles every hearing appearance on your behalf.
Does it matter that your office is in Inglewood?
Yes, in two important ways. First, our office at 1101 N La Brea Ave means we are genuinely embedded in the Inglewood community — we know the local employers, the industries that operate here, and the insurance carriers that handle claims in this area. Second, proximity means we are easily accessible if you need to meet in person, and we can respond quickly to case developments. Many of our Inglewood clients are LAX corridor workers, Centinela Hospital staff, event venue workers, and aerospace supply employees — industries we have represented for decades.
Can I file a workers’ comp claim if I was injured as a part-time or seasonal worker in Inglewood?
Yes. California Labor Code Section 3351 defines ‘employee’ broadly — part-time workers, seasonal workers, and workers employed through staffing agencies are all entitled to workers’ compensation coverage if they were injured during the course of their employment. This is particularly relevant for Inglewood’s large event and hospitality workforce at SoFi Stadium and Kia Forum, where many workers are employed on temporary or seasonal contracts. If you were injured while performing work duties — regardless of your employment status — you have the right to file a claim and pursue benefits.
Injured at Work in Inglewood? We’re Your Neighbors and Your Advocates.
You don’t have to travel across Los Angeles County to find experienced workers’ comp representation. Our office is here in Inglewood, and our team has been fighting for injured workers in this community for over 30 years. We represent workers only — never insurance companies or employers — and we charge no fee unless we recover benefits for you.
Law Offices of Reuben J. Felstiner
(310) 572-1664 — Calls Answered 24/7
1101 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302
Free case review · No fee unless you win · Spanish-speaking staff