No matter how safe you try to be, sometimes accidents happen. When they occur at work, however, you may be entitled to benefits under New York’s workers’ compensation laws. These benefits may include medical treatment, payment for lost wages, and even survivor benefits. If your workplace injury is serious enough to warrant surgery, it may […]
How Can Coronavirus Affect MY Workers’ Comp?
The New York Workers’ Compensation Board has temporarily changed many elements of the workers’ comp program in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of these changes impact both those suffering from COVID-19, which is the disease caused by the coronavirus, and others impact those with job-related injury and illness not connected to coronavirus. Can I […]
If I Contracted COVID-19 at Work – Can I Get Workers’ Compensation?
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 […]
NY Workers’ Comp Maximum Settlement Amounts
As a worker in New York, you have certain rights regarding workplace safety and the compensation you may receive if you are injured on the job. When you are unfamiliar with these rights, Paul Giannetti, Attorney at Law, can explain them to you and help ensure that the money you receive after a work-related injury […]
How Much Does a New York Workers’ Compensation Attorney Cost?
When you are in a position to file a workers’ compensation claim in New York, one of the first questions you may ask is, “Can I afford to hire an attorney to help with my claim?” This is a reasonable concern. You’re already facing the possibility of lost wages due to a work-related injury or […]
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