Primary Location
Seal Beach Personal Injury Lawyers
207 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: (213) 214-1592
Call us at (855) 855-8910
Call us at (855) 855-8910
Got hurt on the job? Maybe you fell at a construction site on Seal Beach Blvd. Maybe you blew out your back lifting a patient at Leisure World. Or maybe your wrist finally gave out from years of repetitive work at a Main Street restaurant. Whatever happened, California says you get benefits. Period.
Workers' comp in this state is no-fault. That means it does not matter if the accident was partly your mistake. You still qualify. And the benefits go beyond just doctor visits.
Here is what California workers' compensation covers:
Seal Beach workers at Leisure World, the Naval Weapons Station, Main Street shops, and PCH corridor businesses all qualify for these benefits. So do delivery drivers, warehouse staff, and restaurant crews. If you got hurt doing your job, you have rights. We help you use them.
Our team has recovered over $100 million for clients across Southern California. In one workplace case, we secured a $20.5 million verdict for a construction worker who suffered high-voltage burns and lost his hand on a job site. Results like that take experience. They take a firm that knows how to fight.[1]
Filing a workers' comp claim sounds simple. Report the injury. Fill out a form. Get your benefits. Right?
Not exactly. Insurance companies deny claims all the time. They delay payments. They send you to their own doctors who say you are fine. And if you miss a deadline or fill out the wrong form? They use that against you.
That is where we come in. Our office sits right on Main Street in Seal Beach. You can walk in, sit down, and talk to a real lawyer about your case. Not a call center. Not a paralegal three states away. Your lawyer. Face to face.
Here is how the process works with us:
While your claim is under review, California law says you can receive up to $10,000 in medical care right away. Most people do not know that. We make sure you get it.
Clients from Old Town Seal Beach, Rossmoor, and Los Alamitos come to our 207 Main St office for in-person meetings. You deserve a lawyer you can actually reach. That is what we offer.
Seal Beach is a small beach town. But it has a big construction problem. The city budgeted $27.4 million in construction projects for 2025-26. That includes the Seal Beach Blvd and Westminster Ave intersection work. More job sites means more workers exposed to falls, crush injuries, and equipment failures every single day.
Then there is the Naval Weapons Station. It sits right in the middle of town and runs heavy operations. Private contractors working on the base deal with industrial equipment, hazardous materials, and conditions that can turn dangerous fast. Those workers usually qualify for California workers' comp. Federal employees at the base fall under a different system called FECA, but the private contractors? They are ours to help.
Common construction and industrial injuries we see from this area:
Cal/OSHA enforces workplace safety rules in California that are stricter than federal OSHA standards. If your employer broke those rules, it strengthens your claim. We know how to pull Cal/OSHA reports and use them as evidence.[2]
We recovered a $3.6 million settlement for a worker who fell from scaffolding. The defense tried to argue he was not even an employee. We proved otherwise and got him paid. That kind of fight is what we do.
Roughly a third of our workers’ comp work overlaps directly with Seal Beach construction injury claims, where a third-party contractor’s negligence opens the door to civil damages on top of the workers’ comp benefits.
Here is a fear we hear all the time. "If I file a claim, will I get fired?"
The short answer? Your employer cannot legally punish you for filing. California Labor Code Section 132a makes it a misdemeanor. Not just a civil violation. A criminal one.
But does it still happen? Absolutely. Especially at smaller businesses. The restaurant on Main Street that cuts your hours after you report a burn. The retail shop on Westminster Ave that suddenly finds a reason to let you go. The warehouse that moves you to the worst shift and hopes you quit.
All of that counts as retaliation. And it opens your employer up to additional penalties and compensation that we pursue on your behalf.
What counts as retaliation under California law:
We document every instance. Text messages. Emails. Schedule changes. Witness statements. Then we use all of it to hold your employer accountable. Small-business employees along Main Street deserve the same protections as workers at any large company.
Workers' comp benefits are helpful. But they have limits. You cannot sue for pain and suffering through workers' comp alone. You get medical bills and a portion of lost wages. That is it.
Unless someone else caused your injury.
A third-party claim is a separate personal injury lawsuit against the person or company responsible. And it opens the door to compensation that workers' comp does not cover, like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and full lost earnings.
Think about the scenarios that happen in Seal Beach every week:
In every one of these, you can file a workers' comp claim AND a personal injury lawsuit. We handle both at the same time to get you the maximum recovery.
Our firm recovered a $14.8 million verdict in a disputed workplace injury case that involved product liability. The workers' comp claim alone would have paid a fraction of that. The third-party lawsuit made the real difference.
When a third party — a contractor, property owner, or defective-equipment manufacturer — shares responsibility for a workplace injury, the case opens into our civil injury suit services on top of the workers’ comp claim.
Some injuries heal. Some do not. If your workplace injury leaves you with lasting limitations, California has benefits for that too. But getting the right amount takes work.
A Qualified Medical Evaluator, called a QME, will examine you and rate your permanent disability on a percentage scale. That rating determines how much you receive. A higher rating means a bigger payout. Simple as that.
The problem? Insurance companies push for the lowest rating possible. They want a QME who will minimize your injuries. We prepare you for that exam so nothing gets overlooked. We review your medical records, document your daily limitations, and make sure the evaluator sees the full picture.
Permanent disability claims are common among workers in physically demanding roles. Groundskeepers dealing with chronic back injuries. Healthcare aides with torn shoulders from years of lifting patients. Maintenance staff with knee damage that will never fully heal. In a city where large residential communities like Leisure World employ significant numbers of these workers, the need for proper benefits is real and ongoing.
Workers from Cypress, Los Alamitos, Huntington Beach, and Garden Grove also come to our Seal Beach office for permanent disability cases. We serve the entire region from our Main Street location.
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. These examples show the types of cases we handle and the level of effort we bring.
To start a workers' comp claim in California, report your injury to your employer within 30 days. Your employer must give you a DWC-1 claim form within one working day. Fill out the employee section and return it. The insurance company then has 90 days to accept or deny your claim. While the claim is reviewed, you can receive up to $10,000 in medical care. If your employer refuses to provide the form, you can download it from the California Division of Workers' Compensation website.[1] A workers' comp lawyer in Seal Beach can file the paperwork for you and make sure nothing is missed.
There are plenty of workers' comp firms in Southern California. Most of them are not actually in Seal Beach. We are. Our office at 207 Main St puts us right in the community we serve. That matters when you need to meet your lawyer, drop off documents, or just ask a question without scheduling a phone call three weeks out.
Here is what sets us apart:
We also serve workers in Seal Beach, Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Garden Grove, and Cypress. If you got hurt at work anywhere in this region, call us at (855) 374-1714 or stop by our Main Street office for a free case review.
Sources:
[1] California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) - California Department of Industrial Relations
[2] Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - U.S. Department of Labor
[3] Legal Information Institute - Cornell Law School
Our attorneys have handled personal injury cases across California and Arizona. We know how Seal Beach insurance companies operate, and we know how to push back.
That number reflects real results for real families — medical bills paid, lost wages recovered, and futures protected.
You pay nothing upfront. Our fee comes out of your settlement or verdict. If we do not win your case, you owe us nothing.
Accidents do not follow business hours. Neither do we. Call (602) 905-7766 any time — nights, weekends, and holidays.
Our Seal Beach team works out of 207 Main St. We know the roads, the courts, and the insurance adjusters you are up against.
“After a crash, you need a team that answers the phone, explains your options, and fights for every dollar you are owed. That is what we do at The Simon Law Group.”
Over 250 years of combined attorney experience
Seal Beach office at 207 Main St | Licensed in California and Arizona
Workers' comp attorneys in California work on contingency. Fees are typically 9% to 15% of your award. You pay nothing up front and nothing at all unless we win your case. Your first consultation at our 207 Main St office is free.
Yes. California allows both if a third party caused or contributed to your injury. Workers' comp covers medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault. A personal injury claim against the third party can recover pain and suffering. We handle both claims together to get you the most money possible.
Temporary disability pays about two-thirds of your wages while you recover. It stops when your doctor says you have reached maximum medical improvement. Permanent disability compensates for lasting limitations rated by a QME. Both benefits can apply in the same case.
No. California Labor Code Section 132a makes it a misdemeanor for employers to punish you for filing a claim. Firing, demotion, reduced hours, and threats all count as retaliation. We document every instance and pursue additional compensation on your behalf.
Federal employees are covered under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, not state workers' comp. But private contractors on the base typically do qualify for California workers' comp. It depends on your employment status and the nature of your work. We help Seal Beach workers figure out which system covers their claim.
You must report your injury to your employer within 30 days. You have one year from the date of injury to file a formal claim with the WCAB. For cumulative trauma injuries like carpal tunnel, the clock starts when you knew or should have known the injury was work-related. Filing early protects your rights.
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Primary Location
207 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: (213) 214-1592