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Cancer claims continue to mount against weed-killer Roundup
Roundup, the notorious glyphosate-based herbicide owned by Bayer, continues to come under fire as thousands of lawsuits claim the weed-killer’s active ingredient causes cancer. The World Health Organization has said that exposure to glyphosate might cause cancer, and glyphosate is listed as “probably carcinogenic to humans” by the American Cancer Society. Another recent study concluded…
Read More »7 Mistakes People Make After Work Accidents
The aftermath of a construction accident is chaos: you’re hurt, in shock and on top of it all, you have a lot of important decisions to make. The paperwork is confusing, you’re hearing advice from all angles, and one wrong move can cost you millions. Don’t be blindsided. Here are the top mistakes New Yorkers…
Read More »How Can a Lawyer Help Me After a Construction Accident?
Getting compensation after a work injury seems straight-forward: just fill out the paperwork and receive workers’ comp. Unfortunately, it’s never that easy. There are multiple forms, deadlines, appointments and court appearances. Not to mention the constant battle of keeping your guard up from your employer and the insurance adjusters who try to downplay your injury…
Read More »Virtual Workers’ Comp Hearings Available Statewide In New York
Experienced NY workers’ comp attorneys explain how the new process works Having an experienced, New York workers’ compensation lawyer representing you used to be a challenge in many parts of New York State. Now, no matter where you live in New York, if you get hurt at work, you can be represented by a topnotch,…
Read More »NYC Workers’ Comp Lawyers Now Rep Hurt Workers Statewide
Whether you live in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, the Bronx or anywhere else in New York State, finding a topnotch workers’ compensation attorney may have previously been a challenge. In addition, claimants once had to travel long distances and endure long wait times to attend hearings that last mere minutes. This is especially painstaking for claimants…
Read More »5 Myths About Construction Accident Injuries
New York construction workers hear so many things about work accidents that are simply not true. These lies are spread at worksites throughout the state and when workers start believing them, they miss out on important benefits that can help them when they’re injured. We’re setting the record straight and exposing five common myths about…
Read More »New Law Could Change NYS Workers’ Compensation System
Workplace accidents often happen without warning. In a split second, you could experience a fall, equipment could malfunction, or you could be injured by someone else’s error. Learning that you may be out of work for some time may be overwhelming. You may be unsure how you will make ends meet, or when you will…
Read More »Employee Misclassification and Workers’ Compensation Exemption
Have you ever seen a job ad asking if you’d like to be your own boss? Have you ever thought about the convenience and flexibility of earning a living outside of the 40-hour-per-week, 9-5 norm? If so, you’re not alone. Today’s emerging tech companies (such as Amazon, Uber, and Lyft) are seeking freelancers, independent contractors,…
Read More »NYC Nurses Face Dangerous Working Conditions
Nurses throughout New York City don’t have it easy. They put their lives and health on the line to meet countless patient needs. Often, they lack the support and resources needed to perform their job duties efficiently. The combination of inadequate staffing and dangerous work conditions is why many nurses in our city are finally…
Read More »NYC lawyers can win compensation when restaurant workers are injured
Restaurant workers in New York City are at a heightened risk of sustaining injuries on the job. This is partly due to a decline in restaurant jobs and an increase in city restaurants. According to Crain’s New York Business, nearly 6,000 restaurant jobs were lost in 2018. The number of operating restaurants in the city…
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