Workers' Compensation law blog

Many workers in Los Angeles face the potential of back injuries every time they go in to work, whether it’s because they have physically demanding jobs or because they perform a lot of repetitive, stressful movements. Unfortunately, back injuries can...

While you may be aware that certain industries in California may be more dangerous than others, you may not realize just how many workers are killed or injured at their job sites each year. We at Koszdin, Fields & Sherry...

While you expect that your California insurance company will provide for your necessary health care needs, some providers do everything they can to avoid paying out money. This can not only put you in an uncomfortable situation with your doctor’s...

Although many workers in California may not be working directly with large vats of chemicals, they may still be exposed to dangerous substances on a daily basis. The California Department of Public Health has a Hazard Evaluation System and Information...

Nurses are the backbone of the medical field. Without nurses, hospitals, doctor’s offices and clinics would find it difficult to care for patients. Some patients might find it hard to get the help they need because they usually count on...

If you are hurt at work, you are likely trying to manage injury recovery, pay medical bills and find a way to earn an income during the process. Each of these can become much more difficult if you find that...

What do you do when you get injured on the job? Employers are required by law to take out workers’ compensation insurance, which provides payments to take care of medical bills in case of a workplace injury. Despite this, the...

Most workplace injuries are brought about by unavoidable circumstances, but in most cases, they are due to employer negligence. A workplace injury can be described as an on-the-job injury that includes both mental and physical injuries such as a back...

California workers who experience injuries related to their job duties should always be able to count on workers compensation to help them financially. Workers’ compensation is supposed to provide coverage for medical costs related to injuries and even provide loss of wages...

When it comes to workplace injuries, some activities and tasks are more likely to cause you serious bodily damage than others. You may be curious to know whether your injury is common or one that not many employees experience. Insurance...