Many of my clients who have never been to a Workers’ Compensation hearing want to know what to expect. My office handles hearings in the Menands, Glens Falls, and Hudson, NY hearing points. These hearing points service the NYS Capital District Region and beyond. The Glens Falls and Hudson, NY hearing points have only one […]
Archives for August 2012
Advice regarding hiring an attorney for your Social Security case
If you are thinking about applying for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits, you may not need to hire an attorney right away. In fact, I almost always recommend against hiring an attorney until someone receives a formal denial on his or her initial application for benefits. Applying for Social Security benefits is […]
Uninsured Employers
While it is against the law to run a business with employees and not have Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage, many employers fail to secure insurance coverage. If you are injured while working for one of these employers who has failed to secure Workers’ Compensation coverage, a State entity called the Uninsured Employers Fund (UEF) can […]
Intoxication and Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Law Section 21 pertains to the defense of intoxication. If an insurance carrier can prove that a work injury was caused solely as a result of an employee’s intoxication, the claim will be dismissed. The recently reported case of Thompson v. Wiltsie Construction Company involved a boilermaker’s claim for injuries to his feet. […]
What Is A “Listed Impairment”?
A listed impairment is a physical or mental condition that automatically qualifies for a disability under the Social Security Administration’s rules. If your condition meets or equals a listed impairment, it still must last or be expected to last 12 months. Once it is found that a claimant’s medical condition equals or meets a listed […]