After an injury on the job, it can be difficult to get around. Many workers' compensation claimants struggle with limited mobility, limited income and limited time - all of which can make it harder to get to medical appointments, family obligations and other...
Month: January 2019
$15 minimum wage becomes a reality for 1M New Yorkers
In December, New York City implemented a minimum wage increase that affects more than a million workers, including all fast food workers and more than 25,000 airport employees. The city's minimum wage for these workers increased by $2 per hour to $15 per hour, joining...
What does “disabled” mean for the purposes of securing benefits?
A disability may present itself at any point in a New York resident's life. They may be born into the world with an illness or injury that limits their capacity to learn, grow, or live independently. They may also suffer an accident or acquire an illness that robs...
NYC diner employees allege wage theft
Underpaying diner employees happens all too often in New York City. According to NYC Health Department records, almost 25 percent of diners or coffee shops were sued by workers alleging wage theft over the last ten years.However, filing a lawsuit is an uphill fight...
The ever-present risk of a crane accident
Working construction in New York means you probably can't avoid being around cranes. These massive machines lift and move construction materials that would otherwise remain immovable, making it possible for you and your co-workers to construct and renew monuments to...
It’s cold outside, but you still have to earn a living
Working in the construction industry requires you to work in a variety of conditions. When the weather is bad enough, you may suspend operations, but the temperature doesn't often keep the work from moving forward.If that's the case, then you risk suffering...
Understanding your rights as a foreign worker
When English isn't your first language, there is a risk of miscommunication at all stages of a personal injury claim. Whether you're hurt at work or when walking down the street, you may say or do things that are misunderstood. You may not understand how to explain...
Returning to work after a workplace injury: What you need to know
After an injury, one issue you might have is deciding if and when it's the right time to return to work. If you've suffered any kind of disability, even temporary, you might not be able to return to the work you used to do.Since you're receiving workers' compensation,...
Falls are common causes of construction accident injuries
Construction workers possess great responsibilities. If they do not do their jobs well, the safety and security of New York residents could be threatened if the buildings, roads, and other structures they use are unsound or poorly built. As such, men and women who...