Most employees would probably agree that some jobs are more dangerous than others. Working on a construction site, for example, presents understandable potential tragedies. The same is true for professional drivers, many of whom spend years transporting consumer...
Serving injured workers
Year: 2020
Sometimes it’s best to keep your head out of it
Frustration is a natural response to a work-related injury that causes you pain or prevents you from performing your assigned duties. Cases involving prolonged recovery time due to a brain injury may make matters worse. A violent shake or blow to the head could cause...
Why do I have to wait for benefits?
Medical attention is imperative when you suffer a workplace injury or your job duties lead to illness. But for many workers, figuring out how to pay for doctor visits can seem like a larger concern. Since workers’ compensation can cover the expenses associated with an...
How far does workers’ compensation go to naturally manage pain?
Pain is a common result of workplace injuries and illnesses – how long you suffer may depend on the type of injury sustained, quality of treatment provided or your body’s natural healing ability. Since everyone’s experience and recovery are different, medical...
How soon must I file a workers’ compensation claim?
Every employee responds to injuries differently. Some laugh it off and try to pretend they’re okay which can, unfortunately, escalate concerns. Meanwhile, others immediately question the potential complications. If you get hurt at work, you have the right to seek...
Why might OSHA be of interest to employees?
Regardless of whether you’ve read them, you’ve probably seen Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) posters around your workplace. Employers must inform workers of certain rights and regulations. However, you may not fully understand the importance of...
Are you at risk for a work-related repetitive motion injury?
Workplace injuries often occur because of a job-site accident. If someone knocks over a ladder while you are on it, the fall that results could break your bones or cause a brain injury. Most workers already know that they can claim workers' compensation if they get...
Ask your doctor to support your disability claim
Work-related injuries are unpredictable and can quickly create a wide variety of concerns. Thankfully, workers’ compensation benefits often help bridge the gap between injury and the return to work. Unfortunately, regardless of the industry, workplace accidents or...
Brendan G. Quinn Selected To Super Lawyers List
It brings us great pleasure to congratulate attorney Brendan G. Quinn, a partner of , on his selection to the Super Lawyers List. Super Lawyers is a list of successful, respected attorneys from around the country. Inclusion on this...
Despite the data, NY drivers still using cellphones while driving
Distracted driving is nothing new to New Yorkers or other drivers across the country. Our relentless need to multi-task in our 21st-century lives is prevalent – and it certainly doesn’t stop when we get behind the wheel. Eating on the go, tuning the radio or messing...