Workers' Compensation law blog

Suffering a workplace injury can be a challenging experience that impacts not only your physical well-being but also your ability to earn a livelihood. As experts in workers’ compensation law, Koszdin, Fields & Sherry, located in Van Nuys, CA, understands...

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered our working landscape, with remote work or ‘work from home’ setups becoming the new normal for many employees in Los Angeles. While this change has provided flexibility and safety during uncertain times, it has...

In the realm of workers’ compensation claims in Los Angeles, an Independent Medical Examination (IME) can play a vital role. These examinations often serve as a critical turning point in a case, potentially influencing the benefits a worker receives. Why...

Workplace accidents can take many forms. Although some workplaces tend to be more accident-prone than others, even if yours is a “boring” desk job, you could still be harmed in an accident while operating as an employee. In California, if...

If you have been injured on the job in California, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. California’s workers’ compensation system was established so that employees wouldn’t have to pay for their own medical care and related expenses when...

Work is a common source of stress and other mental health issues for many people. Long hours, toxic work environments, traumatic workplace experiences, and other such factors can have a significant impact on our well-being. There are ways to cope...

Workers’ compensation is a system in place in California to provide financial assistance to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. If you are an employee in California and have been injured or become...

If you have been injured on the job and are considering hiring an attorney to help you recover the benefits you are entitled to, you may be wondering whether you should hire a workers’ compensation attorney or a general personal injury attorney....

In a workers’ compensation case, witnesses can play a crucial role in establishing the facts of the case and supporting the claims made by the injured worker. A witness knows firsthand the incident or injury and can provide testimony or...

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California recently released its annual WCIRB Geo Study. This study serves to highlight the differences between various characteristics of workers’ compensation claims in regions throughout California. The report’s findings are worth exploring in greater...