In many instances, a work related rotator cuff injury will result in several weeks of lost time and very extensive medical bills. The Workers’ Compensation Law provides that a portion of the injured worker’s lost wages and all of his causally related medical treatment should be covered by his employer through their Workers’ Compensation program. […]
Work Place Assaults
Under the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law, a worker assaulted by a co-worker may be covered if the altercation resulted from work place differences as opposed to personal issues. Whether or not the source of the dispute and ultimate assault is sufficiently work connected is a question of fact for a Workers’ Compensation Law […]
What To Look For When Hiring An Injury Attorney…
The best advice, having practiced law for more than 18 years, that I can give to those considering hiring an attorney is to choose someone who is responsive to your inquires. How long does it take for the attorney to respond to your initial inquiry at his Law Firm? If you don’t get a prompt […]
We Represent Albany Area Union Members In Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation & Social Security Matters.
Many unionized construction workers who have been injured on the job contact my office with questions regarding their rights. Are they entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits? Can they sue for pain and suffering? Are Social Security Disability benefits available to them? What about collecting unemployment benefits or New York State disability? At my firm, we […]
What Is SUM Coverage?
In a motor vehicle accident case involving personal injuries, whether or not supplementary uninsured motorists (SUM) coverage is available can be the difference between a fair recovery and a very limited one. The SUM endorsement of an insurance policy allows the purchaser to set his or her own level of financial protection, over and above […]