Tag Archives: New York Workers Compensation Attorney
Man Faces Criminal Charges For Workers’ Compensation Theft
A person who is injured in the workplace may be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits until their death, depending on the circumstances. However, it’s unheard of for a person to continue to receive benefits after they have passed away. A New York man is facing petit larceny charges for stealing the workers’ compensation… Read More »
New York Man Faces Workers’ Compensation Fraud Charges
There are many people who are truly injured on the job and have their workers’ compensation claims denied. Then there are those who suffer injuries outside of the workplace and get their claims approved. Because of this, workers’ compensation fraud affects everyone. And it’s becoming more and more popular as people try to cash… Read More »
Secretly Videotaped Man Still Eligible For Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Insurance companies are in the business of making money, so they try to delay or deny claims as often as possible. Even after a worker has been deemed eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits, some insurers will go to great lengths to catch workers in the act of doing something deceitful. A New York… Read More »
Is My Employer Required To Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
If you are injured at work, you may assume that your injuries will be covered under workers’ compensation. While many injured workers do receive workers’ compensation benefits, not all employers have to have insurance. Each state is different, and there are some exceptions in New York. If an employer is required to have workers’… Read More »
When Can I Sue My Employer?
In most circumstances, the workers’ compensation system does not allow for an employee to sue their employer. However, this is not always the case. In 2015, a construction worker was killed and others were seriously injured when a wall collapsed on the construction site in Brooklyn. According to Eyewitness News ABC 7 New York,… Read More »