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If I Contracted COVID-19 at Work – Can I Get Workers’ Compensation?

May 1, 2020 By Paul Giannetti

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated New York State. In the first seven weeks since the first case was confirmed here on March 1, 2020, more than 250,000 New Yorkers were known to be infected with the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and more than 15,000 died. Many of the affected are “essential workers” — including […]

Filed Under: Workers' Compensation

Is It Illegal to Drive with A Pet on Your Lap in New York State?

November 1, 2019 By Paul Giannetti

Most states, including New York, have distracted driving laws that address the use of cell phones behind the wheel. Fines and points are assessed for talking on a handheld phone, using email or texting features, taking photos or playing games — just about anything you’d do with a smartphone, besides talking hands-free, is prohibited. Handheld […]

Filed Under: Accidents & Injuries

Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits for Workers’ Compensation in New York

March 27, 2019 By Paul Giannetti

A rehabilitation program is designed to assist an individual who has sustained some type of injury in reaching maximum medical improvement. The goal of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is to help an injured/disabled individual return to work. In the event that an individual is injured at work and is unable to return to his or her […]

Filed Under: Workers' Compensation

Occupational Diseases and Illnesses

March 20, 2019 By Paul Giannetti

An occupational disease or illness refers to any disease that arises from exposure to a risk factor while at work or while participating in a work-related activity. Employees who sustain an injury, or contract a disease or illness that is directly related to their employment are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. How Workers Contract […]

Filed Under: Accidents & Injuries

New York Workers’ Safety: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

March 13, 2019 By Paul Giannetti

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the government agency tasked with ensuring that employees are provided a safe work environment. Employers are required to comply with all the OSHA standards that relate to their particular industry. In addition, employers must abide by the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act. This clause requires […]

Filed Under: Accidents & Injuries

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