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....
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$2 MILLION+ GLOBAL SETTLEMENT FOR PERSONAL INJURY/WORKERS’ COMP
Our client, Jakub Nowak*, came to us after a serious multi-car collision that happened while he was working. He called us because his good friend, one of our past clients, told him about how we had successfully fought for his rights in his own personal injury and...
EMS workers are at risk for serious work-related injuries
Few people are aware of the on-the-job hazards faced by emergency medical services workers. Long hours can leave workers feeling depleted. The physical demands of the job can take a toll. While EMS workers can take some precautions, work-related injuries are sometimes...
Certain illnesses may expedite the disability claims process
Certain illnesses can make it difficult for someone to earn a living. There are times when a serious medical condition or physical impairment is severe to the point where it disables the victim, leaving him or her unable to pay for basic needs. In these situations, it...
Which doctor should you see after a workplace injury?
Workers’ compensation provides injured employees with access to critical benefits. These benefits can include lost wages, medical expenses, job retraining expenses and more. However, the immediate aftermath of an injury can be hectic. Whether you suffered a fall on a...
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'...
As NYC construction booms, workplace safety continues to bust
So far, New York has seen twice as many construction-related fatalities in 2018 than the same time frame in 2017. While four people died on construction sites in the Big Apple in 2017, this year has seen eight fatalities so far, according to the NYC Department of...
Yes, you have the right to appeal a denied NY workers’ comp claim
A workplace injury can happen at any time, to people in just about any industry. Whether you work in manufacturing, construction, retail or information technology, there are risks you face every day on the job. Most people navigate their daily employment without any...
Is your work making you sick? You could have a claim to benefits.
When your New York job takes a toll on your health either because of an injury from a work accident or because of an occupational illness, it can have a direct impact on your financial health as well. Many people do not understand that when work is the reason for...
Pursuing compensation for victims of drugged driving
Any type of impaired driving is irresponsible and dangerous, whether a New York driver is impaired because of alcohol consumption, drugs or even distraction. Anything that affects a driver's ability to safely operate a moving vehicle is a threat to everyone else on...