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 […]
Degenerative Disc Disease Workers’ Compensation Settlements
Degenerative disc disease isn’t actually a disease. It’s the term for when the cushions between your vertebrae put stress on nerves and cause pain after becoming herniated or otherwise damaged due to years of wear and tear. Millions of people suffer from degenerative disc disease, and many can trace their condition to repetitive on-the-job stress […]
Do Work Injuries Cause Bulging Discs and Herniated Discs?
Bulging discs and herniated discs are not interchangeable terms. Both involve the rubbery “shock-absorbers” between the vertebrae, they can have similar symptoms and there is even some inconsistency among the medical community in how the terms are used. But they are different conditions, and that difference can be important in relation to a possible work […]
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