Serving injured workers
If you are injured at work you might hear that "you don't need an attorney" to pursue workers' compensation benefits. Certainly, it is not required that you hire a workers' compensation lawyer to pursue your claim. Often, if your case is not disputed by the workers' [...]
Firefighters perform one of the most essential public safety jobs in our communities. Obviously, as evidenced by their name they are "volunteers". As paid firefighters exist mostly in larger cities, volunteer firefighters provide a service that is both underappreciated and essential [...]
The Workers' Compensation Law contains a chart or "schedule" delineating how awards should be paid for permanent injuries. That schedule is set forth in §15(3). Pursuant to that section of the Workers' Compensation Law, an individual is entitled to an award for permanent [...]
Involvement in a motor vehicle accident may allow you to file a personal injury claim. If you’ve never been in a crash, though, you might not know whether you should talk to an attorney about your legal options.To demonstrate another driver’s negligence, ask yourself the following [...]
With aging comes a greater chance of injury. Hip fractures, for example, are hard to recover from and are especially common.American hospitals admit over 300,000 seniors per year due to broken hips, nearly always caused by a fall. This type of injury can affect young individuals on a job site, as [...]
Motor vehicles are the number one cause of death to workers in the United States. Many assume this involves semi-trucks drivers, driving a cab or making a delivery, but millions drive while on the job even when it is not their primary role, whether as a salesperson, administrative assistant or [...]
Jobs in nearly every industry involve potential hazards. In addition to common injuries, like slips and trips, you may be exposed to dangerous chemicals that could cause significant damage to your body.You might not fully understand the chemicals you work with and the injuries you could sustain from [...]
Work-related injuries can raise many questions. For example, you might ask:Can I recover fully?Is my job in jeopardy?How will I pay my bills while I can’t work?The workers’ compensation system is in place to protect individuals injured on the job. However, understanding there are [...]
Change is often necessary, especially in terms of accepting individuals’ abilities. Many individuals with disabilities are gainfully employed.Some disabling conditions aren’t visible. Meanwhile, working is not an option for everyone.Employers focused on inclusion commonly adjust for [...]
The New York Workers’ Compensation Board recently introduced webinars to educate those who believe they were exposed to the coronavirus on the job.Governor Kathy Hochul announced that employees should understand their rights when considering the lasting effects of COVID-19. This includes an [...]