Injured on the job as a federal worker? We treat you & handle the OWCP claim.
Federal Injury Centers is a DOL-credentialed OWCP clinic in the South Bay treating injured federal workers under FECA. We complete your OWCP forms, document your injury for the U.S. Department of Labor, and bill the DOL directly — $0 out of pocket on accepted claims.
The right OWCP doctor in Los Angeles makes or breaks your claim
If you're a federal employee hurt on the job, you have the right under FECA to choose your own treating physician. Choosing an experienced OWCP doctor near you — one who knows the Department of Labor process — means your injury is documented correctly, your forms are filed on time, and your federal workers compensation benefits are protected. File incorrectly and you could lose those benefits.
Everything an injured federal worker needs, in one clinic
OWCP Forms Completed
We complete and file the federal work comp forms your claim requires — CA-1 (traumatic injury), CA-2 (occupational disease), CA-17 (duty status), and CA-20 (attending physician's report).
Injury Treatment & Rehab
Chiropractic care, physical rehabilitation, and pain management for work-related injuries — back, neck, shoulder, knee, repetitive-strain, and more.
OWCP Claims Support
Case management, DOL-compliant medical narrative reports, specialist referral coordination, and help navigating denials or appeals.
Direct DOL Billing
On accepted claims we bill the U.S. Department of Labor directly. No private insurance, no out-of-pocket cost to you for authorized care.
Return-to-Work Planning
Work-status documentation and return-to-duty planning that keeps your agency, your claim, and your recovery aligned.
Free Claims Consultation
Not sure where to start? Get a free initial consultation to understand your rights as an injured federal worker and your next step.
What is a DOL doctor — and why it matters
A DOL doctor is a physician credentialed to treat injured federal workers under the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). Unlike a regular doctor, a DOL / OWCP doctor understands the federal claims process end to end: the correct CA forms, the medical narrative the DOL expects, and direct billing to the Department of Labor.
Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), you — not your agency — choose your treating physician. Our doctors treat federal employees from every agency, including USPS, TSA, VA, BOP, DOD, ICE, IRS, FBI, and DHS.
4 steps from injury to care
- Report your injuryNotify your supervisor and get the incident documented with your agency.
- Choose us as your OWCP doctorFECA gives you the right to pick your physician — no agency approval needed.
- We treat & documentWe provide care and complete the CA-1/CA-2, CA-17, and CA-20 the DOL requires.
- We bill the DOLOn accepted claims, care is billed directly to the Department of Labor — $0 to you.
Experienced, credentialed doctors you can trust with your claim
Dr. Cary D. Nelson, MD
Dr. Nelson is a board-certified family practitioner and the Medical Director of Federal Injury Centers. He oversees medical treatment, diagnostics, and the physician documentation that supports each injured federal worker's OWCP claim.
Dr. Kari A. Hawkins, DC
Dr. Hawkins is the Executive Director of Federal Injury Centers and Advanced Integrative Medical Center in Redondo Beach. She has extensive experience treating injured federal workers and managing OWCP / Department of Labor claims under FECA, and also leads sister clinics in San Diego and Las Vegas.
What injured federal workers say
"I love Dr. Hawkins and Michelle! I always feel so welcomed. I also feel like they genuinely care about my health and recovery. I was rear ended and needed a chiropractor and I'm so glad my lawyer found Dr. Hawkins."
"I would recommend Dr Hawkins to everyone. After only a few visits I am able to sleep through the night without back pain. The office has such a positive atmosphere. Dr. Hawkins has very flexible schedule for your appointments."
"I love Dr. Hawkins and her staff. They've helped me out in two different back issues. Dr. Hawkins is attentive and friendly. Great suggestions and always following up to make sure I was healing and doing ok."
Serving Los Angeles County & the South Bay
Our clinic is located at 21250 Hawthorne Blvd #250, Torrance, CA 90503, minutes from the South Bay. If you're searching for an OWCP or DOL doctor near you, we treat injured federal workers from across the region:
Federal Injury Centers — South Bay
21250 Hawthorne Blvd #250
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 540-8333
Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM
OWCP Doctors San Diego
Dr. Hawkins also treats injured federal workers in San Diego.
owcpsandiego.com →
OWCP Doctors Las Vegas
Federal workers compensation care in Las Vegas, Nevada.
owcpvegas.com →
Frequently asked questions
What is a DOL doctor?
What is an OWCP doctor, and how is it different from a regular doctor?
Do I have the right to choose my own OWCP doctor?
How much does treatment cost an injured federal worker?
What OWCP forms do you complete?
Which federal agencies do you treat employees from?
How soon after a work injury should I see an OWCP doctor?
Where are you located and do you serve my area?
Start your OWCP claim with the right doctor
Tell us your agency and where you're hurt. We'll confirm your rights as an injured federal worker and get you scheduled — usually the same week.
- Free initial claims consultation
- We complete & file your OWCP forms
- $0 out of pocket on accepted claims
- Prefer to talk? Call (310) 540-8333