Workers' Compensation law blog

If you have been injured in a workplace accident in Los Angeles, you may have some questions about workers’ compensation. While most people know that the program is designed to help those who are injured at their place of employment, there...

People who drive for a living, especially those who drive long hours or distances, face some unique risks. The lack of ability to move about can lead to serious health conditions, including blood clots. It can also lead to persistent...

One of the purposes of California’s workers’ compensation insurance requirement is to ensure that you receive the medical care you need after a workplace injury. Your employer could purchase a policy through a company, or it could be self-insured, but...

Being injured at work comes with a lot of unknowns. You don’t know how bad the injury is, how long you will have to remain off work, or what the healing process will entail. This puts you into a bit...

Construction workers in California know that theirs is a highly regulated industry when it comes to safety on the job site. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration outlines very clear guidelines for what type of safety measures are to be...

Being injured at work is a shock. Most employees are very safe and do everything they can to continue working and earning a living. If you are injured on the job, you should learn about the options that you have for dealing...

While following your employer’s instructions is generally a good thing, there are some situations that may require you to break the rules. If you have ever felt that you were in danger during a work assignment in California, you may...

While most employers make efforts to protect their employees while they are working, it is still possible that you will become a victim of one of the many workplace accidents that happen every day across the state of California. Some of the...

When you are working, you have to be careful about how you move. Certain tasks, such as lifting, come with risks of injury. You might not realize it, but even sitting or standing might lead to injuries if you aren’t...

Enduring the stress of a workplace accident in California can become even worse if your medical benefits are denied. Bills that you thought would be covered may not be, threatening to cause you financial ruin. We at Koszdin, Fields & Sherry understand...