A construction site is full of many types of equipment, all of which are supposed to make life easier on workers. Unfortunately, there are times when equipment, such as a crane, leads to more harm than good.As a construction worker, you may find yourself operating a...
Month: November 2017
National Prominence for Our Paralegal Christopher Fernandez!
Not only does our paralegal Christopher Fernandez put in a full day at the firm, helping us fight for our Workers' Compensation clients--he also is a top law student at night--but he has ALSO now won the regional round of the highly prestigious 68th Annual National...
OUR GREAT PARALEGAL CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ SCORES A BIG WIN!
Congratulations to Christopher Fernandez, who has been an integral part of our firm for several years while also attending law school at night. Chris displayed his gift for persuasive oral argument at the finals of regional rounds of the 68th Annual National...
¡LOS INMIGRANTES HACEN ESTUPENDO DUEÑOS DE NEGOCIOS!
Todos los días represento a propietarios de pequeñas empresas y empresarios familiares defendiendo las multas injustas impuesta por la junta de compensación de trabajadores y las reclamaciones de desempleo. Por mi relación con estos...
IMMIGRANTS MAKE GREAT BUSINESS OWNERS!
Every day I represent small business owners, entrepreneurs, and family owned businesses defending against unjust and unfair workers' compensation penalties and unemployment claims. Because of my close relationship with these business owners, many of whom are...
If You Dream Of Starting Your Own Franchise
Many working men and women in New York dream of the day when they will be the ones giving the orders at work, and making the decisions -- and especially of reaping the profits! As this article, shows, you can do it! YOU can make it as a small employer in New...
Is your employer doing enough to prevent “struck-by” injuries?
Construction sites are full of hazards. In order to keep you as safe as possible, you employer must provide you with the appropriate safety equipment and training. One area where a recently published report says employers are lacking is in preventing "struck-by"...
What do you do to stay safe in rush hour traffic?
There is nothing worse than sitting in rush hour traffic. All you want to do is make your way home or to the office, but there's no alternative but to creep forward one foot at a time.While it sounds simple enough to stay safe in rush hour traffic, especially when...
A repetitive motion injury can cause you pain, other problems
Regardless of your profession, there could come a point when you realize you are dealing with a repetitive motion injury.An example of this would be someone who types, day in and day out, thus developing carpal tunnel syndrome. The same holds true for a construction...
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE DISABLED
You may have been injured in an accident and unable to work, or you may have a disease or other medical condition--but to win Social Security Disability benefits you must prove to the Social Security Administration that you are unable to engage in "substantial...