40+
Years Fighting for Workers
$100M+
Recovered for Clients
4.9★
Avg. Review Rating
$0
Fees Unless We Win
AV Preeminent®
Martindale-Hubbell · Highest Peer Rating
Platinum Client Champion 2026
Martindale-Hubbell
Client's Choice Award
Avvo · Top-Rated Attorney
The Real Problem The Insurance Company Is Already Working Against You
The moment you were hurt at work, the insurance company opened your claim file. Their job is to pay you as little as possible — or nothing. They have attorneys. Adjusters. Decades of experience. Most injured workers don’t realize this until it’s too late.
Workers who handle their own claims routinely sign settlements that waive future medical coverage they’ll need for years. Once you sign, those rights are gone. Forever.
“I had been contemplating hiring an attorney after having insurance deny my first workers’ compensation claim but was unsure of whom to hire.”
Verified Client — Workers’ Compensation Case
California law gives you one year from your injury date to file. Miss it and every benefit disappears regardless of how serious your injury is.
40 Years. Boutique Attention. We Out-Work Every Adversary
Unlike high-volume billboard firms that assign your case to a paralegal and settle it fast, Savin Bursk Law intentionally limits the cases we accept. Your attorney has read every document and knows every medical detail.
- “I didn’t know I had rights — I just filed the paperwork and hoped.”
- “I was afraid my employer would fire me for filing a claim.”
- “I’ve been in pain for months and still haven’t gotten treatment.”
California Labor Code §132a makes retaliation illegal. Your employer faces additional penalties if they fire or threaten you for filing.
Se Habla Español — our firm provides full Spanish-language representation.
What We Fight to Get You Workers' Compensation Services
Temporary Disability Benefits
California law entitles most injured workers to 2/3 of their average weekly wages, tax-free, while they can't work. Insurance companies delay and dispute these — we get them started and keep them coming.
Medical Treatment Authorization
You're entitled to full medical care at no cost. We fight delayed or denied authorizations for surgery, specialists, physical therapy, and pain management — and connect you to the right doctors.
Permanent Disability Awards
Long-term limitations deserve lasting compensation. We challenge low PD ratings aggressively — our track record includes settlements of $3.25M, $3.58M, and $3.875M.
Denied Claims Appeals
A denial is the start of the fight, not the end. We appeal to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board — including the Van Nuys WCAB at 6150 Van Nuys Boulevard — and have argued cases all the way to the California Supreme Court.
Uninsured Employer Cases (UEBTF)
Employer has no insurance? Most attorneys turn these away. George Savin is a recognized expert in UEBTF claims — we take cases other firms won't touch.
Subsequent Injuries (SIBTF)
If you had a pre-existing disability and then suffered an additional work injury, you may qualify for benefits from the Subsequent Injuries Benefit Trust Fund (SIBTF) — on top of your regular workers' comp claim. These cases are complex and frequently overlooked. Learn about SIBTF →
Not sure if you have a case?
Free consultation. No fees unless we win.
Recent Outcomes Results That Speak for Themselves
Past results don’t guarantee future outcomes — but they show how seriously we fight.
$3,875,000
Neck & Shoulder
$3,580,000
Neck, Back & Wrist
$3,250,000
Work Injury
Ready to find out what your case is worth?
Free consultation. No fees unless we win. Se habla español.
Your Legal Team The Attorneys Fighting for Van Nuys Workers
Evan Kantz Managing Attorney · AV Preeminent · Platinum Client Champion 2026 · Avvo Client's Choice · Van Nuys WCAB
Known for fighting cases hard — not settling them fast. Evan returns calls personally and knows every detail of your file from day one. He knows the Van Nuys WCAB at 6150 Van Nuys Boulevard, appears there regularly, and understands how San Fernando Valley carriers build their defenses — and how to dismantle them.
He doesn’t settle cases fast. He settles them right — and when that means taking a case to the WCAB and arguing it before a judge, he does that too. Every client Evan takes gets his personal attention: he returns calls, knows your file, and you don’t learn about developments in your case from a form letter.
“EVAN IS THE BEST. HE AND HIS TEAM GOT THE JOB DONE AND WON THE CASE. BRAVO!!”
Anonymous — Verified Client
George J. Savin Jr. Co-Founder & Senior Partner · AV Preeminent · Super Lawyers · Avvo 10.0 Superb · 40+ Years in Workers' Comp · UEBTF Expert
George founded Savin Bursk Law in 1983 and has spent four decades building a track record no billboard firm can match — including arguments before the California Supreme Court. He has tried hundreds of cases at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and been part of decisions that changed California workers’ comp law. Insurance defense attorneys and WCAB judges across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange County know his name.
George is one of the few attorneys in Southern California recognized as a national expert in Uninsured Employers Fund (UEBTF) cases — the complex claims that arise when an employer has illegally failed to carry workers’ comp insurance. Most firms turn these away. George handles them and wins them.
“Mr. Savin said he would fight for me and he kept his word.”
Charlette K. — Verified Client Review
Why Savin Bursk Why Van Nuys Workers Choose Us Over the Billboard Firms
There are a lot of workers' comp attorneys in the San Fernando Valley. Here's what makes the difference.
“Without Evan and the people at Savin & Bursk, I would’ve resigned my job left with little. They managed to get me a great settlement and I’m happy for their service.”
Verified Google Review — Workers’ Compensation Case
“Evan Kantz jumped in and assured him that he was there to help. His expertise and follow through settled the case in my husband’s favor — both monetarily and with future medical.”
Verified Google Review — Workers’ Compensation Case
Speak directly with an attorney — not a case manager.
Evan Kantz and George Savin handle Van Nuys cases personally. Se habla español. No fees unless we win.
Know Your Local Court Where Van Nuys Workers' Comp Cases Are Heard
Your case — if it’s contested, denied, or headed toward a settlement conference — will be heard at the Van Nuys Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board district office. This is one of the busiest WCAB venues in Southern California. We appear here regularly and know how this court operates.
Van Nuys District — Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
All Van Nuys district workers’ compensation hearings, mandatory settlement conferences, and trials are conducted at:
6150 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 105
Van Nuys, CA 91401-3370
Phone: (818) 901-5367
Presiding Judges: Sharon Velzy & Susannah Burge
This office handles workers’ comp appeals for Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, Reseda, Canoga Park, Burbank, and the surrounding San Fernando Valley area. Metro Orange Line stops at Van Nuys station — a short walk north on Van Nuys Blvd.
An attorney who appears at the Van Nuys WCAB regularly understands its calendar, its judges, and how to present a case in this specific venue. We do not show up to your hearing and learn the room on your dime.
You're at a Decision Point Two Paths Forward
You’ve been in pain. The insurance company either hasn’t responded the way you hoped or told you no. You’re looking up attorneys at night because you’re not sure what to do next.
The risk of calling is zero. The risk of not calling is signing away rights you didn’t know you had.
Serving Van Nuys & the San Fernando Valley Conveniently Located in Granada Hills
We serve injured workers across the entire San Fernando Valley — Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Reseda, Canoga Park, North Hollywood, Burbank, and beyond. Most clients never need to come to our office. We handle everything by phone and video, and we appear at the Van Nuys WCAB on your behalf. Distance from our office does not affect a case outcome.
Common Questions Van Nuys Workers' Comp FAQ
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency — our fee is a percentage of what we recover, approved by a WCAB judge. If we don’t win, you owe nothing. Questions to ask before hiring →
No. California Labor Code §132a makes retaliation illegal. If your employer fires, demotes, or threatens you for filing, they face additional liability on top of your existing claim.
A denial is not final. Every denied claim can be appealed to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. For San Fernando Valley workers, that means the Van Nuys WCAB at 6150 Van Nuys Boulevard. We’ve argued cases at every level of California’s system, including the Supreme Court. Call us before accepting any denial.
Any injury arising from employment — sudden accidents, repetitive stress injuries (back, shoulder, wrist, knee), occupational disease, or pre-existing conditions aggravated by work. California law entitles you to a free medical exam to find out if your pain is work-related.
Generally one year from the date of injury — or from when you knew your injury was work-related. Miss this window and all benefits are permanently forfeited. If you’re unsure, call us now rather than later.
You still have rights through the California Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF). George Savin is a recognized expert in these complex cases that most firms won’t take. Call us.
In some cases, yes — for the first 30 days, if your employer has a valid Medical Provider Network and properly notified you. After that, you have rights to an independent Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). This is one of the most contested areas in workers’ comp and we guide you through it.
Simple cases with clear liability can resolve in 6–12 months. Cases with serious injuries, denied claims, or disputed permanent disability ratings typically take 18–24 months. We work efficiently — but never rush a settlement at the cost of your maximum recovery.
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You have nothing to lose by calling. If you have a case, we’ll take it from here. If you don’t, we’ll tell you that too. That’s what. 40 years of fighting for injured workers looks like.
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