Documenting Your Workplace Injury
BY: Koszdin | Saturday, October 27, 2018.Workplace injuries happen. They are an unfortunate fact of life for those who work, and there are laws that require documentation for such injuries or illness when they do occur. The National Safety Council also recommends that companies document safety...
That’s What Happens If You Turn Down Your Employer’s Alternative Work Offer After A Workplace Injury
BY: Koszdin | Friday, October 5, 2018.Did you know that you, an injured employee receiving workers’ compensation benefits, turning down your California employer’s offer to do modified or alternative work while recovering could result in the loss of certain workers’ comp benefits? We get it. You...
Exposure To Tobacco Smoke In The Workplace And Workers’ Compensation In California: Is It Possible To Claim?
BY: Koszdin | Wednesday, September 19, 2018.Do your coworkers smoke in the workplace so much that it is difficult to breathe at times? Or does your occupational environment get smoky because the office is improperly ventilated? You may be entitled to receive workers’ comp benefits in...
Your Guide To Making A Work-Related Accident Report In California
BY: Koszdin | Friday, August 17, 2018.Many people in California view a work-related accident report, the report you make to notify your employer about sustaining a workplace injury, like no big deal. They believe that this report serves only one purpose: to let your employer know...
Tips For Avoiding Injuries In The Workplace
BY: Koszdin | Friday, August 3, 2018.When you leave for work in the morning you shouldn’t have to worry about getting injured on the job. Every workplace in California and the rest of the country is required to have safety policies and measures in place to...
Deposition In A Workers’ Compensation Case: What Is It And How To Handle It?
BY: Koszdin | Thursday, July 26, 2018.If the mere thought of deposition makes your stomach turn, you are not the only one who feels this way. A deposition is a recorded session during which witnesses, including your primary treating doctor, will be subpoenaed to testify and...