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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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Workplace fires often occur without warning. In many cases, workers may not be aware of a fire already happening in a building. As a result, they may not be prepared to evacuate fast enough to avoid a serious burn injury or fatality. One worker recently sustained serious injuries in a business fire in College Point,…

In February, nine workers were rescued from a construction site in Manhattan where a carbon monoxide leak occurred. Two of them were in serious condition and had to be carried out on stretchers. The remaining workers only suffered minor injuries. All nine workers received medical treatment and no life-threatening injuries were reported. Fire officials were…

Construction workers in New York City often put their lives at risk to earn a living. Even under management that follows the strictest safety procedures, accidents can still happen. The carelessness of another worker or a sudden defect in equipment can result in a fatal injury. Construction deaths still prevalent in New York In the…