A work injury can disrupt your income, your health and your daily life. Knowing how long the workers' compensation process takes in New York may help you plan ahead and avoid surprises. How long most cases take Most New York workers' compensation cases resolve in six...
Working above ground level brings serious risks. A missing guardrail, unstable ladder or falling material can change your day in seconds. When you work at height on a New York construction site, certain legal protections may come into play if gravity-related hazards...
Workers’ compensation helps protect both employers and employees. New York state statutes make businesses responsible for carrying workers’ compensation coverage. Businesses derive protection through indemnification. They do not need to worry about workers suing the...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits protect people who can no longer work. Professionals who have contributed enough to Social Security through payroll withholdings may be eligible for SSDI benefits when medical challenges force them to stop working....
Most professionals understand that working in construction comes with a degree of risk. Professionals in the construction sector often work at an elevation or below grade. They have to handle equipment that can injure them if it malfunctions or they make a mistake....
Workers’ compensation benefits are typically available for people who suffer an injury at work even if they were in part responsible for the injury. This means a worker who wasn’t exercising the caution they should have generally isn’t denied benefits as long as they...
There’s no question that workplace violence has become an increasing problem throughout the country. While the incidents that make the news typically involve mass shootings, most workplace violence is one-on-one. Workplace violence can take many forms. Such violence...
Many on-the-job injuries in New York lead to workers' compensation claims. Employers generally need to carry specialized coverage to protect employees from injuries and illnesses related to their work. Fault usually has minimal impact on benefit eligibility, and...
Employment laws in New York require that businesses carry workers' compensation coverage for direct-hire employees. That coverage protects workers from the risks inherent in their professions. Part-time and seasonal workers, as well as long-term permanent employees,...
Construction sites are high-risk zones for occupational injuries, and incidents like a broken wrist can have significant repercussions for workers. Understanding the basic legal rights after an on-the-job injury can empower affected individuals during their recovery...