When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the Social Security Administration (SSA) may use several unfamiliar terms. One of these is your “onset date.” Your onset date is the date, per SSA, that your disability prevented you from working. Getting...
New York Worker Injury Law Blog
Can you work with a specialist after a job injury?
When you injure yourself on the job in New York, you'll need medical attention to make a full recovery. Some people only need a few treatments before they're ready to get back to work. However, you might need specialized treatment if you're suffering from a severe...
Can New York employers demand tip pooling for their staff?
Working in a job that allows you to earn gratuities from customers can be a much better source of income than a guaranteed hourly rate of pay. Restaurant servers, baristas and others in positions that often generate tips expect that they can keep that money as part of...
3 ways a construction site amputation injury could affect you
One of the worst injuries you could suffer when working on a construction site is to lose a part of your body. It could be a small part, such as a finger, or it could be a whole arm or leg. All amputations can have severe consequences. Amputations can occur in various...
Unsecured dogs may increase car accident risk
Because dogs make excellent companion animals, they are popular with Americans. In fact, almost 40% of U.S. households have at least one canine. Many dog lovers, of course, like to take their pets with them when they drive. Sometimes, dog owners also may have little...
Do you qualify for Social Security Disability?
Just because you're disabled in New York doesn't mean that you automatically qualify for Social Security benefits. Even if you can't continue working at your current job, you may not qualify if you don't meet certain requirements. However, the Social Security...
Were you fired or were your hours cut due to a pregnancy?
A woman working at a pizza shop in New Jersey lost her job because she was pregnant. That scenario seems hard to believe in this day and age, yet this happened just last fall. A 20-year-old woman informed her boss that she was pregnant back in September of last year....
How does the SSA determine a disability exists?
Getting approval of a Social Security Disability claim in New York can be a long and frustrating experience for some claimants. It typically takes between 18 and 24 months before the entire process is completed unless the applicant has an undeniable injury or disease...
Workers’ compensation myths
People sometimes feel daunted about pursuing a workers’ compensation claim because of common myths about what the process involves. However, some of what you think is common knowledge about benefits may not necessarily be true. If you sustained an injury on-the-job,...
Will the Scaffold Law apply to the Gateway Tunnel project?
If you or a loved one works in the construction industry anywhere in the state, you may be familiar with the Scaffold Safety Law (or Scaffold Law). The law mandates that contractors and property owners take the necessary precautions and provide the appropriate...