The California Court of Appeals recently clarified the “sudden and extraordinary” exception for workers’ compensation for psychiatric injuries. The ruling makes it more difficult, but not impossible, for workers to get compensation for psychiatric injuries when they haven’t been on the job for very long. Currently, California’s workers’ compensation law provides coverage for physical injuries… Read More
California Court of Appeals Clarifies “Sudden and Extraordinary” Exception for Psychiatric Injuries
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on July 3, 2012
In Psychiatric Injury Claims
Social Security Provides Benefits for Disabled Californians
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on
In Social Security Disability
California residents with disabilities may qualify for benefits from the federal Social Security Administration (SSA) in two ways. The SSA provides both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Although these programs are different in many ways, they both make benefits available to qualifying individuals in California and other states who… Read More