Blog: Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ Compensation After a Workplace Injury Filing for workers’ compensation after a workplace injury in New York is something we hope you never have to face. Workplace injuries are often painful, as is dealing with an insurance adjuster. The process can quickly become overwhelming without sufficient counsel throughout. Familiarizing yourself with eligibility and coverage laws …

Work-Related Injuries Increasing Workplace injuries can happen in any industry. A desk worker may trip over a power cord and break an ankle. A delivery driver may be involved in an accident in between jobs. A teacher may be injured while decorating a classroom. Many injuries are relatively minor and only require the employee to …

New York is home to thousands of different types of businesses, ranging from small start-up companies to Fortune 500 businesses. Unfortunately, workplace injuries happen every day. Workers who get hurt on the job may suffer for months or years, depending on the type of injury, which can lead to financial difficulties and an exorbitant amount …

Whether you work in the construction industry or an office setting, you can suffer an on-the-job injury that requires you to seek medical attention and to miss work. At our Long Island workplace injury law firm, we often hear from prospective clients trying to understand the difference between a personal injury and workers’ compensation claim. …

Whether you’re a factory worker who was hurt by a machine accident, a prep cook who was burned on a sizzling stove-top, or a contractor who got sick while removing asbestos, you’re entitled to make a workers’ compensation claim. Some or all of your medical bills and lost wages can be recovered through your employer …

Workplace accidents can often be catastrophic, especially in industries that must utilize large and dangerous machinery or exposure to toxic chemicals. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that oversees workplace environments all across the country, ensuring that employees are not exposed to unnecessary hazards and that everything is essentially in …