Trusted by injured California workers since 1965.

Injured at work? You have rights. We aggressively pursue the maximum compensation California law allows — in English, Spanish, and Korean. No fee unless we recover for you.

No fee unless we win Three languages spoken $3.5M+ top settlement 60+ years in practice

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Tell us what happened — we'll respond within one business day.

TRACK RECORD

Recoveries that changed lives

We've secured seven-figure recoveries for catastrophically injured California workers — and meaningful settlements for thousands more. We take cases on contingency. No fee unless we recover.

$3.5M

Roofer who fell and sustained a traumatic brain injury requiring a year of rehabilitation.

$1.8M

Worker whose injuries required 12-hour-a-day in-home care for life.

$850K

Client with failed back syndrome and two unsuccessful upper-extremity surgeries.

$725K

Failed back surgery led to incisional hernia and total inability to return to work.

QUICK ANSWERS FROM THE TEAM

Questions California workers actually ask

Short, straight answers to the questions we hear every day. Tap any video to play.

WHY SOLOV & TEITELL

Sixty years of quiet authority in California workers' comp

When you've been hurt on the job, the insurance carrier is already building a case against you. You need a firm that's been answering for them — and beating them — for sixty years.

Six decades in California courts

Founded in 1965 by Lessing Solov, we've handled tens of thousands of California workers' comp and injury matters. Few firms in Los Angeles have the institutional experience we've built.

Real settlements, real recoveries

We've secured seven-figure recoveries for catastrophically injured workers — and meaningful settlements for thousands more. Contingency only — no fee unless we recover.

Three languages, one team

English, Spanish, and Korean spoken in-office every day. No third-party interpreters between you and your attorney — your case, in your language.

Aggressive, not adversarial

Direct with adjusters, methodical with documentation, relentless about the deadlines that decide your benefits. Your job is to heal. Ours is to fight.

We come to you

If you can't travel to our Olympic Boulevard office because of your injury, we'll meet you at home, the hospital, or your rehab facility. The consultation is always free.

A reputation peers respect

Jamey Teitell is recognized throughout the Southern California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board as a zealous advocate for injured workers. We earn that reputation case by case.

PRACTICE AREAS

Where we go deep

Workplace injuries are rarely simple. We handle the full range of California work-injury and personal-injury matters.

Workers' Compensation

Medical care, temporary disability, permanent disability ratings, and settlements under California Labor Code §3200 et seq.

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Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries from falls, struck-by incidents, and explosions — among the most consequential work-injury claims in California.

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Construction Accidents

Two-track recovery: workers' comp plus civil claims against general contractors, equipment makers, and property owners.

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Scaffolding Accidents

Falls from height are catastrophic. We pursue both workers' comp benefits and Cal/OSHA-related civil liability.

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Fires & Explosions

Burn injuries, smoke inhalation, and blast trauma at industrial sites, refineries, and warehouses.

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Manufacturing Accidents

Machine-guarding failures, conveyor entanglements, repetitive trauma, and chemical exposure on the factory floor.

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The Real Cost of Going Without Representation

With an Attorney vs. Without

Injured California workers who try to handle a workers' compensation or personal injury claim alone consistently leave money on the table, miss critical deadlines, and accept settlements far below what their case is worth. The data is unambiguous.

Without Legal Representation Going it alone or with a non-WC firm
Recommended With Solov & Teitell Workers' comp + PI specialists since 1965
Initial Settlement Offer
Carrier opens at 30–50% of fair valueFirst offers anchor the negotiation low and most workers accept
AME-supported impairment ratings drive maximum valueWe negotiate against the AMA Guides 5th Edition, not the adjuster's gut number
Permanent Disability Rating
QME apportionment slashes impairment by 40%+Carrier QMEs routinely attribute injuries to 'pre-existing' degeneration
§4663 apportionment challenged on substantial-medical-evidence groundsLife-pension threshold (70% PD) pursued where the facts support it
Third-Party Civil Claim
Most injured workers never know they have oneWorkers' comp is the exclusive remedy against your employer — not against anyone else
Every non-employer defendant identified on day oneGCs, equipment makers, property owners — uncapped recovery beyond the WC schedule
Medical Treatment Denials
50% of UR denials are accepted as finalUtilization Review uses contractor doctors with strong incentives to deny
IMR appeals + expedited WCAB hearings to force authorizationRoughly half of properly framed IMR appeals overturn the denial
104-Week Temporary Disability Cap
Carrier ends TD at 104 weeks even when injuries qualify for 240Severe burns, amputations, HIV, hepatitis B/C, and chronic lung disease are exempt
§4656(c)(2) exemptions identified and enforcedWorker gets the full 240 weeks the statute provides
Lien Reduction
Medical and ETB liens eat 30–50% of the settlementUntouched liens can leave the worker with pennies after a recovery
Provider, ETB, and WC carrier liens negotiated under §3856Average lien reduction of 30–60% restored directly to the worker
Statute of Limitations
One missed filing forfeits the entire claimCalifornia has separate, overlapping deadlines for WC, civil PI, and gov-tort claims
Every deadline tracked from intake forwardWCAB applications, civil complaints, and gov-tort notices filed on time
Insurance Carrier Tactics
Recorded statements get used against youCarriers ask leading questions designed to lock in answers that limit benefits
Every carrier touchpoint runs through our officeYou don't speak to the adjuster — we do, and we know what they're after
Know What to Expect

Your Case, Phase by Phase

California workers' compensation and injury cases follow a clear process. Here's exactly what each phase looks like so you know what's happening — and when — at every step.

1

Day 1–3

Free Consultation & Retainer

We review what happened, identify whether you have both a WC claim and a third-party civil claim, and sign you on contingency. No fee unless we recover.

Most calls take 15 minutes. We pull the basics — when, where, what employer, what doctor — and tell you on the call whether there's a case. You sign nothing until we recommend it.

2

Day 3–14

DWC-1 Filed & MPN Treatment Opened

We file the DWC-1 with your employer, open the carrier's file, and secure medical treatment within the Medical Provider Network.

Reporting in writing within 30 days is statutory. We handle every form so a missed signature never costs you your claim.

3

Week 2–8

Temporary Disability Commences

Two-thirds of your average weekly wage begins paying out. We calculate AWW correctly using full earnings history, not a single pay stub.

For 2026 the TTD cap is approximately $1,680/week. Carriers routinely miscalculate AWW low — we audit every wage statement.

4

Month 2–6

QME or AME Selected

A Qualified Medical Evaluator or Agreed Medical Evaluator performs the impairment exam that drives the final case value.

We prepare every client before the QME exam. What you say in 45 minutes determines years of benefits.

5

Month 6–12

Permanent & Stationary

Final impairment ratings issued. Apportionment analyzed. Settlement value calculated. Life-pension threshold pursued where applicable.

PD ratings of 70%+ trigger a permanent weekly life pension under §4659 that continues for the rest of your life.

6

Month 9–18

Resolution: Stip Award or C&R

Negotiated Stipulated Award (ongoing medical) or Compromise & Release (lump sum), plus $6,000 voucher pursued under §4658.7.

We model every settlement scenario including Medicare Set-Aside implications so you understand the trade-offs before signing.

CLIENT VOICES

Words from those we've fought for

Real Google reviews from California workers represented by Solov & Teitell.

4.9 ★★★★★ Google reviews
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Mr. Teitell is one of the best attorneys I've ever been represented by. He is professional, accurate, and attentive to detail. He genuinely cares for the well-being and financial position of his clients. I recommend his office to anyone dealing with a work-injury situation.

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Tony W. Posted on Google · 2024
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Best law offices in California and Los Angeles. Mr. Jamey and Mr. Solov are professional attorneys. They helped me with my work comp cases — it takes time but the results are positive. I recommend this law office for anyone.

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Enraw O. Posted on Google · 2023
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Jamey has been so great. He seeks the most out of every case so you can get the help you need. He has been very supportive of my needs and he didn't take no for an answer. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.

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Stephanie F. Posted on Google · 2023
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My father highly recommends this law firm. Attorney Jamey Teitell answered all of our questions. It was a pleasure seeing him. I left the office confident we had a winning game plan.

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Brenda F. Posted on Google · 2022
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Don't underestimate a work injury.

What looks straightforward today can become a denied claim tomorrow. Talk to a Solov & Teitell attorney for free — and know exactly where you stand before the insurance company starts making decisions for you.

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