Workers' Compensation law blog

There are many dangerous professions in California. Assuming a job is not risky is one of the biggest mistakes a worker can make. Every job comes with some sort of risk. This includes office jobs, which may seem rather benign....

While there are many different types of injuries that can occur while you are at work in California, electrical injuries may be one of the least expected, but also one of the most dangerous. We at Koszdin, Fields & Sherry understand the...

When people think about workers’ compensation claims, they probably think about dramatic injuries, like truck drivers getting into a crash while working. The truth is that office workers are also at risk for work-related injuries. Sometimes, these can be dramatic events,...

Many professions involve lifting and bending, which can have negative impacts on your back. In fact, you might find that you suffer from back strains and sprains due to your work. When this happens, you may be unable to continue...

California workers are guaranteed the right to work in a safe place under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. As FindLaw explains, this federal statute requires that workplaces be maintained by employers in a manner that poses no known dangers...

Now that students have headed back to school, parents are entrusting their children with school bus drivers who must ensure that these kids make it to school, then return home safely. Unfortunately, many bus drivers aren’t lucky enough to make...

If you are a California worker who has been injured in a workplace accident, you may wish to sue your employer for negligence. As Findlaw.com explains, a basic negligence suit requires that you be able to prove the following three things:...

Accidents can happen anywhere, but most employees in California believe that their employer will provide a safe working environment. The truth is that accidents happen at work every day, whether due to negligence or situations beyond the employer’s control. We...

There are many things that home health care workers face that other workers do not. While there isn’t any way that these workers can predict everything that they will encounter when they go out to someone’s home to care for...

Workers’ compensation fraud always seems to be something in the news in California. It is a huge concern because it costs everyone money, from employers to the state to taxpayers. However, it is rampant. The main reason is because it...