Category Archives: White Plains Workers Compensation Lawyer
Common Causes Of Workplace Accidents
We expect to be safe while at work, but sometimes that does not happen. Even in a seemingly safe environment such as an office, accidents can happen. Some are minor, while others are severe or even deadly. There are many factors that can make workplaces unsafe. What should you look for while performing your… Read More »
Tips For A Successful Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you have been injured in the workplace, it’s important that you take the right steps afterward. You can file a workers’ compensation claim and receive benefits to pay for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. However, there are numerous hoops to jump through. It’s not an easy process and one wrong move… Read More »
Possible Employment Benefits For New York Gig Workers
When it comes to employment benefits for all classifications of workers, New York is leading the way. In the past, only those specifically classified as “employees” were eligible to receive workers’ compensation and unemployment benefits. That could change in New York in the near future, as legislators are working tirelessly to expand these rights… Read More »
NY Woman Stole $15K In Workers’ Compensation Benefits From Dead Mother
Workers’ compensation benefits are available to those who injure themselves in a workplace accident. These benefits pay for medical expenses and lost wages so that workers can take time off to recuperate from their injuries. A person is not entitled to a family member’s workers’ compensation benefits. Once a person is able to go… Read More »
NY Contractor Accused For Workers’ Compensation Fraud
When it comes to insurance, there’s a lot of fraud in the industry. Many employers don’t understand the importance of workers’ compensation insurance. They may engage in fraud by providing false details about their companies in order to obtain cheaper premiums. This is what a New York construction company did. The owner was recently… Read More »
New York Man Used Fake COVID Tests To Claim Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Workers’ compensation benefits are reserved for those who get sick or injured while on the job. However, some people are trying to take advantage of this situation in the age of COVID by pretending to be sick with the potentially fatal virus. That way, they can receive benefits. A New York man did this… Read More »
Marijuana A Likely Treatment In Workers’ Compensation Cases
The use of marijuana has increased dramatically in recent years as many states have legalized its use, despite it being illegal at the federal level. Earlier this year, New York legalized cannabis, allowing those age 21 and older to have up to 3 ounces of the drug in their possession. However, marijuana’s use as… Read More »
Chemical Exposure In The Workplace
When you think of workplace accidents, you may think of slips and falls, electrocutions, and machinery accidents. However, there is another deadly danger lurking in workplaces in New York and across the country: chemical exposure. An estimated 13 million workers in the United States are exposed to chemicals while performing their job duties. These… Read More »
Injured Delivery Man Facing Workers’ Compensation Battle
When people are injured while performing their work duties, they can typically file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. However, sometimes employers may try to argue that the employee is not eligible for these benefits. This can lead to a drawn-own battle and even a lawsuit. A New York man was injured during a… Read More »
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation For Workplace Violence?
When you think of workplace accidents, you may think of slips and falls, machinery accidents, crashes, electrocutions, and overexertion. However, workplace violence is also an issue that plagues many workers in the United States. In fact, acts of violence are the third most common cause of fatal workplace injuries in the country. Workplace violence… Read More »