Workers’ Compensation Lawyer San Francisco
Direct Access to a
Trial-Tested Advocate
- Hands-on representation from start to finish
- Proven results for back injuries, head injuries, & more
- Trusted ally for San Francisco transit workers


Why Trust Byron
With Your Workers’ Compensation Case
Trial Attorney With Real Courtroom Experience
Byron has spent decades litigating cases before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. He doesn’t push lowball settlements — he takes cases to trial when it means getting injured workers the benefits they deserve.
Direct Access to Your Lawyer, Not Case Managers
Clients work directly with Byron, never shuffled between junior associates or paralegals. This personal approach ensures clear communication and consistent guidance throughout the case.
Focused Solely on Workers’ Compensation
Unlike larger firms that juggle personal injury or SSDI claims, Byron dedicates his entire practice to workers’ compensation. That sharp focus means stronger advocacy for people hurt on the job.
Results for Injured Workers in San Francisco
From securing compensation for construction and transit workers to representing everyday employees, Byron has achieved life-changing verdicts and settlements that demonstrate his ability to deliver real results.
Get to Know Byron T. Smith San Francisco’s Top Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
For more than 30 years, Byron Smith has stood up for injured workers across San Francisco. A graduate of New College of Law, he has built his reputation on skill in the courtroom, honest counsel, and a personal commitment to every client.
At the Law Offices of Byron T. Smith, we help clients who find themselves in difficult situations following an accident on the job, providing them with detailed information, legal assistance, and a variety of tools to quickly and easily claim proper compensation for their injuries. Having a workers' compensation attorney on your side is important during this process, but our practice stands apart by featuring an attorney who has achieved additional certification as a Workers' Compensation Specialist as well. We exclusively practice workers' compensation cases, and fully understand the needs of our clients at every step in the process of filing and litigation, if necessary. We encourage clients to meet us at our practice in San Francisco, CA, or to contact us so we can meet you at your home or hospital bed.

The Trusted Guidance You Can Rely On
San Francisco's Top Workers' Compensation Lawyer for Injured Employees
“Byron Smith went above and beyond in helping me through a long and challenging Worker's Compensation case. Byron Smith was extremely professional and did not sugar coat the circumstances of my case as I was dealing with a rather rare skin condition that puzzled multiple doctors."
— Patrick L., 5-star review
What He’s Won for Clients
$725,000
for a construction worker with a severe back injury
$855,000
for a winery machine operator injured on the job
$843,000
for a worker who suffered a broken ankle in a slip-and-fall accident

Serving All Injured Workers
At the Law Offices of Byron T. Smith, our focus on workers' compensation gives us the capacity to help injured workers with a range of needs:
- Slip and Fall Injuries
- Third-party Claims of Negligence
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Vocational Job Retraining













