There is a grieving process you go through whenever someone you love dies. When that death is the result of a work related accident or disease, the grief is often compounded by the belief that the death or illness could have been prevented. Paul Giannetti, Attorney at Law, understands how difficult a time like this […]
Can You Be Fired for Getting Injured at Work?
Individuals hurt at work have a right to financial compensation for their losses. If you were hurt and then forced to leave or fired afterward, you may have even more compensation to collect. It is illegal, under federal law, for a company to retaliate against an employee who files a workers’ compensation claim against the […]
Injured While Working at a Hospital
Working in a hospital is the most dangerous occupation of all. Believe it or not, it is more hazardous than working in the construction or manufacturing industries. In fact, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that working in a hospital is twice as dangerous as working in “the private industry as a […]
Steps to Take after a Work Injury
If you’re injured on the job, it’s important to know your rights as well as what steps to take. While you may have heard that the only financial restitution you can receive is through workers’ compensation, the fact is that you can sue for damages in certain situations. To ensure that your rights are fully […]
New York’s No-Fault Auto Insurance Law
New York is one of twelve states that has a no-fault auto insurance law. With no-fault insurance, each person who is hurt in an accident is compensated by their own insurance companies for the costs of their injuries – regardless of who was at fault for the accident. Who is Covered? This coverage is not […]