After years of driving, most truck drivers in New York develop a condition known in layman's terms as "trucker's shoulder." This is basically a pain in the entire arm, fingers, shoulders and neck region. Fortunately, they are measures one can take to prevent or...
Workplace Injury
Eye injuries in the workplace
About 2,000 workers in New York and around the country suffer job-related eye injuries every day that are serious enough to warrant medical treatment. These injuries are caused by fluid splashes, impacts with foreign objects and exposure to steam or radiation, and...
What types of injury risks do restaurant workers face?
Restaurants form part of one of the largest and most lucrative industries in the United States. Independent Agent Magazine data suggests that as many as 15 million employees work in this industry in this county. The article also showcases how employers in this sector...
Returning to work after suffering from a job-related injury
If you suffered injuries in an accident at your place of work, you know how this event can change your life. In addition to the pain you are experiencing, you may be unable to work, unable to pay your bills and unable to manage the costs associated with your accident....
OUR GREAT PARALEGAL CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ SCORES A BIG WIN!
Congratulations to Christopher Fernandez, who has been an integral part of our firm for several years while also attending law school at night. Chris displayed his gift for persuasive oral argument at the finals of regional rounds of the 68th Annual National Moot...
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS 10 BEST
I am very gratified to announce that I and my firm have been named as a "10 BEST LAW FIRM" by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys for 2017 - 2018. This is quite an honor!The plaque honoring us states that the award is for "Exceptional and Outstanding...
CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION WORKER OSHA WARNINGS!
If you are a construction or demolition worker, and you rig or work on scaffolds or on ladders, or in construction ditches, OSHA has posted a list of the worst hazards you face. Be your own on-site advocate. Make sure that you demand proper safety equipment, and that...
TWO MILLION DOLLARS IN PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENTS IN LATE 2016!
I am very pleased to report that in the last two months of 2016 we won over TWO MILLION DOLLARS for our clients with personal injury cases. It's a remarkable accomplishment - and a very gratifying one - to fight for my clients and then to see such excellent...
HOW TO APPLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS
IT'S BETTER TO WIN YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CASE AS FAST AS POSSIBLE WITH A GREAT APPLICATIONIf you suffer from spinal cord injuries, from diabetes, cancer, fibromyalgia or other diseases, or if you've had fusion surgery or a laminectomy or knee or shoulder...
Second Avenue Subway now open for business
Calling himself "cautiously optimistic" last December, Governor Andrew Cuomo pressed MTA workers and officials to make the January 1 deadline for the Second Avenue Subway. Public works aren't known for meeting deadlines or budgets, but the Q train was indeed up and...