Workers Compensation

When you are injured at work, the last thing you want to think about is: “what do I have to do to get Workers Compensation benefits?” “We tell our clients there are two things they need to focus on when they’ve been injured.  And that’s not easy because when you’re…

Accidents in the workplace can be freaky — and freak accidents happen at work.  An automotive technician jumped into a car to move it one day, sliding his right hand along the seat next to him.  He felt a sharp jab in his wrist and thought he had just twisted…

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has released a proposed increase in medical reimbursement to providers who treat workers’ compensation patients. The proposed medical fee schedule includes an overall fee increase for all provider types, along with additional increases for certain specialty provider groups to potentially raise the number…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a new crane safety rule to introduce new factors that can be used in determining the competency of crane operators and make employers responsible for making sure their operators are qualified. The new rule would cover about 100,000 crane operators and would…

According to the New York Attorney General’s Office, owners of a Westbury meat processing facility were sentenced recently for their failure to properly pay their workers and falsifying payroll records to conceal over $120,000 in wage theft. The allegations state that the theft occurred from 2012 to 2017.  The AG’s…

If you have been injured in the workplace, you should consult a workers’ compensation attorney to explore your options.  He or she can assist you in determining which venues might be available to you for compensation and what the laws of your state might mean for your claim. Employers have…

Injuries, illnesses, and accidents in the workplace are common and can occur in a variety of circumstances.  If you sustain an injury or illness while working, you may be entitled to monetary compensation under workers’ compensation laws.  As time may be of the essence in your case, it is best…

The New York State Inspector General’s office recently charged Dean Anthony of Sanborn with third-degree grand larceny, first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, and fraudulent practices within workers’ compensation, all felonies. Mr. Anthony allegedly suffered a debilitating injury while moving a guardrail at his Thruway job in May 2017….

Workers’ compensation attorneys are experts in their field and can help you navigate a time-consuming and sometimes stressful process.  They will bring their experience to bear on your claim in many ways and know how to craft the most beneficial settlement for you. These attorneys will also help take away…

A former US Postal Service employee claimed total disability after back surgery and received more than $500,000 in workers’ compensation benefits for ten years. The woman, Deborah Durand, was sentenced earlier this month and sentenced to 15 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $683,000 in wages, medical expenses,…