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New Law Expands Ptsd Workers’ Comp Eligibility
BY: Koszdin | Tuesday, October 15, 2019.First responders and firefighters in California have incredibly tough jobs, and there are times when these courageous citizens suffer from injuries that cannot be seen. This includes serious mental health injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Gov. Newsome recently signed...
Workplace Mental Health Needs To Be Taken Seriously
BY: Koszdin | Tuesday, September 17, 2019.When most people think of workplace injuries, they think of some kind of traumatic injury. However, not all workplace injuries are the same. Some are indeed traumatic incidents. Others, though, can include mental health injuries. At Koszdin, Fields & Sherry, our...
Getting Hurt As A Worker In The Gig Economy
BY: Koszdin | Thursday, August 15, 2019.When you go to work in California, you do so with the expectation that you will get compensation for any injury you sustain. All workers have the right to fair compensation for medical expenses and lost wages if they are...
One Killed And Many Injured In Gas Line Explosion
BY: Koszdin | Friday, July 12, 2019.Nobody should have to worry about getting hurt at work unexpectedly. However, when an injury does happen, you may need to secure the assistance of a Los Angeles workplace injury attorney. At Koszdin, Fields & Sherry, we are here to help you...
Industrial Accident Causes One Worker Death
BY: Koszdin | Saturday, June 15, 2019.You should not have to worry about getting injured when you go to work. Regardless of what industry you are in, we know you do what you can to be safe. However, if you need a Los Angeles workplace injury attorney,...
Tesla And Staffing Agency Pay Millions In Injury Lawsuit
BY: Koszdin | Friday, May 24, 2019.When you go to work in Los Angeles, or anywhere in the state, you should never have to worry about an unsafe working environment. However, there are times when employers fail to take the steps necessary to keep workers safe....
Work-Related Falls Are A Major Problem
BY: Koszdin | Saturday, May 18, 2019.Employers need to take falls seriously. In fact, they should take time to go over safety protocols often. Regardless of where a person works, there is a risk of falling. Whether you are in an office job or someone who...
Ridesharing Drivers Are Not Protected If Injured
BY: Koszdin | Saturday, May 18, 2019.What happens when a group of workers has decided that they have had enough, that they want more pay, better benefits, and other workplace protections? Usually, their voices are heard. However, ridesharing drivers ensured that their actions were felt recently...
Why Mental Health Claims Matter
BY: Koszdin | Friday, May 17, 2019.Have you ever cried so hard that you fell asleep right away? Have you ever felt so numb that you just couldn’t get out of bed? Have you ever felt so anxious that you couldn’t move? These questions are typically...
Top 3 Reasons For Help With Your Worker’s Compensation Case
BY: Koszdin | Saturday, May 11, 2019.When you get injured on the job, it’s not something you wanted. Many make jokes about how lucky you are for getting injured because now you don’t have to work. If you wanted to sit at home and lose money...