More than one in five U.S. deaths in the workplace are from construction, falls from height comprise a large percentage of on-the-job injuries.

In several states, including California, you can submit a Workers’ Compensation claim for stress. However, this is one of the hardest injuries or illnesses to prove and that burden of proof is on the employee, which can make your claim for stress-related injury or illness even more stressful. When making your decision about whether or… Read More

If your Workers’ Compensation Claim has been denied, there are several steps to go through when it comes to an appeal of the decision. Depending on the reason for the denial, the process may be short or it could be lengthy. To receive any Workers’ Comp benefits to which you may be entitled, it is… Read More

Filing a Worker’s Compensation claim after sustaining workplace injuries or illnesses is a common procedure. Some cases may be open and shut, making it very easy for you to get your benefits while out of work recovering, and you simply go back to work when healed. However, some cases are not so easy to handle… Read More

In today’s world, many of us turn to social media when something happens in our life – either bad or good – that we want our family and friends to know about. But social media should definitely be avoided if you have been hurt at work or have a work-related illness and have filed for… Read More

It can really help to have an expert on your side as you apply for Workers’ Compensation! If you can’t work because you have been injured on the job or have a work-related illness, you are probably hurting, anxious, confused and even a little scared. Because of the complexity of Workers’ Compensation (WC) cases, it’s… Read More

Injured on the job? Time is of the essence! Failing to meet the 30-day deadline for filing a workers’ compensation claim could result in unreimbursed medical costs and lost wages, which otherwise would have been paid by the California workers’ compensation system. The Kenton Koszdin Law Office helps injured workers stay on their feet physically… Read More

Massage therapists have very strong hands, wrists and arms, job requirements when you spend your days kneading away tension and knots in your clients. But strength isn’t enough to prevent therapist injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Some massage techniques including deep tissue work can lead to shoulder and neck strain. These injuries are caused… Read More

A worker who has a work-related injury or illness and who has applied for Workers’ Compensation (WC) will be treated by his or her own doctor. That physician treats the worker and makes evaluations as to when to return to work and what the extent of any permanent disability is. However, if the employer’s insurance… Read More

It’s important to prove the extent of your injuries or illness for a Workers’ Compensation (WC) claim. One way to do this is to keep a pain journal. The WC claims administrator will need as much information as possible about your medical condition and how your injury has affected your daily life. You, of course,… Read More