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Did you know that at least one in five workplace fatalities are construction-related? Many construction accidents in NY unfortunately do not have a happy ending. It’s a lot to think…
Category Archives: Workers Compensation
An injury or illness that was incurred while on the job qualifies you to file a workers compensation claim which will require your employer to provide you with financial support and medical benefits during the time it takes you to recover from your work-related injury / illness.
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CASE UPDATE Napoli Shkolnik FELA attorneys have filed a lawsuit against BNSF Railway (Burlington Northern Santa Fe) on behalf of two railroad workers in Texas. The two former employees suffered…
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Do you need an Attorney to file a Firefighter Hearing Loss Lawsuit? Firefighters are constantly exposed to plenty of dangerous threats when they are out in the field, from all the…
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Traditionally, health insurance and workers’ compensation insurance have been independently managed, even when an employer is paying for both. Under 24-hour coverage, however, these two programs are merged for convenience and…
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There are many instances of workers being harmed at their place of employment through no fault of their own or their employers. Sometimes the negligence or cause of the injury…
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Uber is creating controversy on the streets of New York, and not because of the conflict between taxi drivers and unlicensed Uber contractors, according to an article by Crain’s New…
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A recent court opinion from the Appellate Division, First Department found in favor of an injured worker who previously had his workers’ compensation benefits cut off. (Amacio v. State of…
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Workers’ compensation is a system of insurance that is there to protect injured employees when they, literally or figuratively, fall. It acts as a safety net to stop employees from…
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Generally a conversation about workers’ compensation is a discussion about a worker with a high-risk job. These are the employees who work with heavy machinery or are constantly 10 feet…
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Workers’ compensation in the state of New York is a legally mandated insurance program that serves as a safety net for employees who are hurt on the job. It is…