Most injuries that arise in the course of employment are covered under California workers’ compensation system. As long as you were performing work-related activities at the time of your injury, you should be able to seek financial support for your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages. However, there are many factors that… Read More
Injuries That Are Not Covered by Workers Compensation
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on July 28, 2015
In Workers Compensation Claims
Construction Workers Critically Injured in Fall
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on July 26, 2015
In Construction Accidents
Three men were injured in a Los Angeles area construction accident after they fell about 20 feet. According to a City News Service report, the construction accident occurred at a work site in the 600 block of South Witmer Street in Westlake. Officials have not released any information regarding what caused the fall, how it could have… Read More
Receiving Disability Support for Vision Loss
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on July 21, 2015
In Social Security Disability
There are many physical and mental impairments that can affect your ability to work. Vision loss, for example, can negatively impact every aspect of your life and it can prevent you from securing and maintaining consistent employment. If you are losing your ability to see and are no longer able to work, you may be… Read More
Working While On Disability
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on July 17, 2015
In Social Security Disability
Disability benefits are reserved for individuals who are too injured to work. Therefore, there are limitations on how much you can earn when applying for and while receiving disability benefits. While it may be tempting to try to return to work, you don’t want to risk losing your Medicaid or Medicare eligibility. However, there are… Read More
DWP Employees Scalded while Working at the Beverly Glenn Pump Station
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on July 1, 2015
In Workplace Injury
Two male utility workers were injured while working in Sherman Oaks. According to an NBC Los Angeles news report, the scalding accident occurred at the Beverly Glenn Pump Station in the 3600 block of Stone Canyon Avenue. Officials say a diesel pump scalded the men. One of the two LA Department of Water and Power (DWP) employees… Read More