Obviously, nobody wants to experience an injury at work, especially if it means you have to miss workdays. When you think of the types of injuries that can happen in the workplace, you probably think about slip and fall injuries, …
The short answer is “yes.” If you have been injured at work but the injury seems to be rather insignificant, you may wonder if it warrants even mention to your employer. The truth is, however, that even minor injuries can …
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 …
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is responsible for developing regulations and procedures intended to protect workers from injury. Generally, the regulations introduced by OSHA will be very specific, and applicable to one clearly defined group of employees. For …
There are many injuries in California workplaces that could lead to you losing your sight. When this occurs, it can be quite a terrifying situation. However, you should understand there are many forms of support out there. You can find …
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 …
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 …
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 …
While any body part can be injured in a workplace injury, one of the most common areas to feel pain is your back. This is because you use your back muscles for many tasks and can strain it with either …
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 …