In April, we called on New York lawmakers to expand workers' compensation protections in the wake of COVID-19. We believe workers' compensation benefits should be available to all workers who were likely exposed on the job and who subsequently become ill, or,...
Month: April 2020
How can you prove you are a victim of medical malpractice?
When you turn to your New York doctor for medical help, it is because you trust him or her to provide you with the appropriate support and treatment. Like many others who go to the doctor, you believe what your doctor says and adhere to the recommended treatment plan....
Staying safe while working on scaffolding
Working in the New York construction industry can come with certain risks, especially if you have to work from heights. You understand how important it is to have the equipment and training necessary to do your job as safely as reasonably possible. You have the...
What do you need to get back to work after an on-the-job injury?
An on-the-job injury can leave you in pain and dealing with financial loss. If you are unable to work, you will miss income as you stay home and recover or recover in a hospital. Even a minor work-related injury can cause major complications for your New York family....
Personal injury: New York drivers to file their own crash reports
Getting compensation for injuries after a car accident can be essential for recovery. Personal injury claims are useful for getting that compensation, which can be used for things like medical bills, lost wages and other related expenses. Successfully navigating a...
Secondary conditions complicate spinal cord injuries
The injuries suffered in slip-and-falls, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents or other workplace accidents are often unpredictable. One person may walk away with only bruises and aching muscles, but others could suffer serious injuries.Perhaps you were...
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 and WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Our hearts go out to the people who have struggled with this terrible virus, and to those who have lost their lives or loved ones to it.New York's lawmakers and the Workers' Compensation Board must now step up to the plate to protect any worker who has been exposed to...
Workers’ compensation: Is Tesla hiding injured workers?
The auto industry can be a difficult but rewarding sector to work, but it can also be quite dangerous. New York auto workers have to rely on their employers to provide necessary safety equipment, training and other relevant information. Unfortunately, some auto...
Vocational rehabilitation after a permanent work injury
If you suffered a serious injury on the job, you may be grateful for the benefits you have received through your employer's workers' compensation insurance. Workers' comp likely covered your medical bills, supplied a portion of your lost wages and covered the cost of...
The risks you face if you work in the health care industry
If you work in the health care industry, you probably don't expect to need medical support yourself because of something that happens while you are on the clock. You got into your profession because you wanted to help people and make a difference in the world, but in...