We are proud to highlight the three attorneys at Klein Law Group who have been selected as 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers. Please join us in congratulating David Klein, Darren P.B. Rumack and Xianming Lei. David Klein – Super Lawyer 2020 – 2021 Darren P.B. Rumack...
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Were you fired or were your hours cut due to a pregnancy?
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....
$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...
Tired drivers endanger themselves and others
When a New York driver gets behind the wheel, his or her main priority should be to stay focused and drive safely. This is difficult to do when overly tired, even if it's during the day and when driving only short distances. Fatigued driving is actually quite...
Why your employment classification matters
When you go to work, clock in and do your job, you expect your New York employer will pay you fairly for all hours worked. Unfortunately, it is common for hourly workers to find they are not getting the full amount of wage they deserve because their employer...
You can appeal a denied disability claim
If you are unable to work because of a disabling medical condition or mental impairment, you understand the devastating financial implications firsthand. When you can't earn an income, you cannot provide for your family, take care of your basic needs or even save for...
What safety hazards could leave restaurant workers injured?
Certain jobs come with certain risks, even ones that may not seem especially dangerous. Working in a restaurant may seem relatively low risk, but it may surprise you to learn that there are actually quite a few hazards that can leave these employees with painful...
Things can go wrong when a truck driver applies the brakes
Truck accidents are complex events that often result in trauma, injury and property damage. Even when a commercial truck is moving at a slow rate of speed, a collision can result in damage that may leave innocent people dealing with significant injuries. Because these...