“I am glad and so very pleased...she made happen what no other attorney could do. So far she has proven her weight in gold.”
Jamal Sharples
Palmdale
✦ Board-Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law — State Bar of California ✦
Board-certified specialist fighting for maximum benefits for injured workers.
By Eman Yazdchi, Esq. · Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law
Northridge is a community defined by resilience. Since the devastating 1994 earthquake that shook the San Fernando Valley to its core, this neighborhood has rebuilt itself into a thriving hub of education, healthcare, and commerce. But the same industries that drive Northridge forward also expose its workforce to serious on-the-job injuries every day. If you have been hurt at work in the 91324, 91325, or 91330 ZIP codes, our firm is ready to fight for the benefits you are owed under California law.
Our lead attorney, Eman Yazdchi, earned his B.S. in Business Law from California State University, Northridge. Walking the campus along Nordhoff Street, studying in the Oviatt Library, and becoming part of the Matador community gave him a firsthand understanding of this neighborhood and the people who live and work here. That personal connection to Northridge is not something you will find at a downtown firm that treats the Valley as an afterthought.
Workers' compensation in California is a no-fault system, meaning you do not need to prove your employer was negligent to collect benefits. Under Labor Code section 3600, virtually every employee is covered from their first day on the job. Benefits include temporary disability payments, permanent disability awards, medical treatment, supplemental job displacement vouchers, and in catastrophic cases, life pensions. The system sounds straightforward on paper, but insurance carriers routinely delay, deny, and undervalue claims. That is where experienced legal representation becomes essential.
Northridge's economy is anchored by major employers like CSUN itself, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, the Northridge Fashion Center, and a broad landscape of retail, food service, and construction operations. Each of these industries carries its own injury risks, from patient-handling injuries for hospital staff to repetitive stress disorders for retail workers standing on hard floors for eight-hour shifts. We understand the specific hazards workers in this community face because we know this community.
When you hire our firm, your case is filed with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board in Van Nuys, just a short drive down the 405 from Northridge. We appear at that board regularly and know its judges, its procedures, and its expectations. That familiarity translates into efficient case handling and stronger advocacy on your behalf.
We are not a billboard firm that passes your file to a paralegal you will never meet. Eman Yazdchi built this practice on the principle that every injured worker deserves direct attorney involvement from the initial consultation through final resolution. His education at CSUN instilled a commitment to the San Fernando Valley community, and that commitment shows in the way we handle every case. We take the time to understand your job duties, your medical situation, and your financial pressures before crafting a strategy tailored to your circumstances.
Our firm also understands the practical realities Northridge workers face. Many of our clients are breadwinners who cannot afford to miss a single paycheck. We move quickly to secure temporary disability benefits under Labor Code section 4650, which requires insurers to begin payments within 14 days of the employer learning about the injury. When carriers drag their feet, we file the necessary petitions to force compliance.
Injured at work in Northridge? Call (661) 273-1780
Tap to call →Your case begins with a free consultation where we evaluate your injury, review your employment situation, and explain your rights under California law. Once retained, we file your Application for Adjudication of Claim with the Van Nuys WCAB office. From there, we handle all communications with the insurance company, arrange for medical evaluations with qualified physicians, and pursue every dollar of benefits available to you. If the insurer disputes your claim, we are prepared to take your case through trial at the Van Nuys board. You pay nothing out of pocket — our fees come from the recovery we obtain for you.
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