Worker’s compensation coverage is supposed to protect employees who get injured on the job. All employees in New York are entitled to worker’s compensation, but recovering these benefits is not always easy. Unfortunately, there are several common workers comp adjuster tricks that insurance companies use in attempts to limit payouts or deny claims. If you […]
Why Inflation Impacts Workers’ Compensation Claims
Inflation impacts virtually all aspects of the economy, including some you might not expect. For instance, the insurance industry has been affected by the inflation of the past few years, with an especially hard impact on workers’ compensation claims. Various inflation-related factors have affected the workers’ compensation system, such as higher medical costs and workers’ […]
Workers’ Compensation Law (WCL) § 24 – What’s the Deal?
In January of 2023, the New York Workers’ Compensation Board enacted changes to the way attorney’s fees are handled in workers’ comp claims. Claimant attorneys are now required to follow a fee schedule with their clients. Before these changes, there were no specific requirements for the award of attorney’s fees in workers’ comp claims. If […]
What You Need to Know about Construction Site Bystander Accidents
Construction sites are among the country’s most dangerous workplaces and construction workers have some of the highest injury rates. However, the dangers of construction sites are not always limited to on-site workers. Innocent bystanders can also be injured as a result of negligence on construction sites. Bystanders who have been injured due to construction site […]
Injured on a New York Construction Site? Here’s What You Need to Do
Have you or a loved one recently been injured while working on a construction site in New York? Construction work is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States and injuries are common. Fortunately, construction workers may be eligible for financial compensation for work-related injuries. Dedicated work injury lawyer Paul Giannetti serves clients […]
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