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...
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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'...
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...
¡CELEBRE LAS PEQUEÑAS EMPRESAS DE NY Y MANTÉNGALO LIBRE DE MULTAS DE LA JUNTA DE COMPENSACIÓN DE TRABAJADORES!
Los hombres y mujeres con negocios pequeños en la ciudad de Nueva York son héroes empresarios que hacen una contribución vital a nuestra economía. Antes de solicitar el estatus de empresa, o otra condición de negocio, solicitantes reciben muy poca información, si es...
MORE CONSTRUCTION, MORE JOBS–BUT THERE MUST BE MORE SAFETY, TOO!
WINDOW WASHERS STUCK MID-AIR
It cannot be said enough that New York's construction contractors must be made to protect their working men and women with safe workplaces. Although it is too soon to know whether this scaffold broke, or whether there was some safety violation that caused these window...