Workers' Compensation law blog

Many people don’t think too much about the hazards of certain jobs unless they are the ones who are doing them. The duties of sanitation workers fall under this category. These men and women are doing everyone in their area...

You probably have many safety rules at your workplace. Regardless of whether you work in an office or on a construction site, there are laws that regulate the safety of your work space to ensure you and other workers are...

When your employer does not have workers’ compensation, it can be a major issue. Not only does California require most employees to carry this insurance, but even if not required, your employer will still be liable for any injuries you sustain...

Regardless of where you work or what industry you work in, slips and falls are the main cause of work accidents. Whether you are in California or some other state, your employer must follow the safety regulations set by the Occupational...

You are well aware that whenever you make any income, the tax man will want his cut. Not only will the federal government take taxes from your earned money but you also must pay the state of California and your...

California residents hurt in the workplace have an option under California law to receive quicker compensation for their injuries by settling their claim with their employer and receiving their compensation in a lump sum. Settling workplace claims in this manner...

If you are a California worker who was injured at work but there are questions about what medical benefits you are entitled to receive under workers’ compensation, you may need to be seen by a qualified medical evaluator. The California Department of...

Emergency medical technicians and paramedics go into work each day knowing that they might see horrible sights on their shift. Despite this fact, they show up for work and do the best they can in some pretty traumatizing situations. Without...

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...