Overwork and stress are two common symptoms associated with burnout, which can occur to a worker of any occupation. But for hospital staff, burnout can be the hardest to deal with, and its consequences can be the gravest. Doctors, nurses …
If you’re wondering what kind of medical benefits are included in a workers’ compensation claim, you’ve come to the right place. Medical benefits vary from one workers’ comp claim to another, as healthcare benefits for work-related injuries depend on the …
If you are injured on the job in California, you should be eligible to get workers’ compensation, but you may find that you have to get an independent medical exam. This may be confusing since the chances are good you …
What is a qualified medical evaluator? If you are a California worker who was injured at work but there are questions about what medical benefits you are entitled to receive under workers’ compensation, you may need to be seen by …
As a California worker, you are entitled to medical care and benefits for any injury or illness you suffer while at work. However, under California workers’ compensation rules and regulations, you are not entitled to be treated by your own …
If you have been injured in a workplace accident in California, you may have already attempted to seek medical benefits. This process is often made difficult, though. At Koszdin, Fields, Sherry & Katz, we have seen many cases where people …
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 …
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 …
What do you do when you get injured on the job? Employers are required by law to take out a workers’ compensation insurance, which provides payments to take care of medical bills in case of a workplace injury. Despite this, …
The federal government passed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to protect employees and their pension plans as well as other benefits. ERISA governs several benefits for the employees and makes sure all employers continue to provide these benefits. ERISA …