Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Man Killed In Roller Accident In Clay
Construction sites often have large equipment on site, which makes the workplace dangerous. This is especially true when safety measures are not in place to prevent accidents. Sadly, a man was killed in a workplace accident in New York. The 41-year-old Syracuse man was run over and killed by a roller on the evening… Read More »
Man Receives $59K In Social Security Disability Back Pay
The government is supposed to work quickly to give us benefits we are owed, but sometimes that does not happen for some reason or another. It is important to be patient, but sometimes, people just cannot wait any longer. A Philadelphia resident who has relied heavily on his faith said it was severely tested… Read More »
Negligent Supervision Action Not Supported Due To New York’s Exclusive Remedy Provision
Laws regarding behavior by others in an employment situation can be confusing, as each state has different rules. In a recent ruling, a New York federal court reaffirmed a stringent legal principle: even in cases involving rape, sexual harassment, and revenge-porn allegations, employees cannot bring negligent supervision lawsuits if the alleged harm arises during… Read More »
Dealing With Bodily Fluids While On The Job In New York
Not all jobs are the same. Some allow you to work from the comfort of your home. Others are more public facing and even require you to get up close and personal with people. For example, workers whose line of work involves emergency services face the risk of coming in contact with people’s blood… Read More »
VFW, VHG Set To Launch Social Security Disability Eligibility Screener
The Social Security Disability process can be frustrating for many veterans. Applicants are unable to work a typical job, yet they have numerous hoops to jump through in order to get approved for any sort of benefits. And there’s no partial disability process available — a person is either deemed disabled or not. The… Read More »
VA Benefit Changes Due To One Big Beautiful Bill
President Donald Trump has been making a lot of changes and trying to pass numerous bills since taking office earlier this year. He has proposed a $453 billion bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in fiscal year 2026. While the bill passed more smoothly in the House, it faces significant hurdles in… Read More »
Flight Attendants Win Lawsuit Over Toxic Uniforms
Some companies require employees to wear uniforms. Uniforms in the workplace are important for a variety of reasons, including building a professional image, enhancing brand identity, and promoting safety. Five American Airlines flight attendants have won an $18.6 million lawsuit over what they called “toxic uniforms” that caused serious health problems. The verdict, delivered… Read More »
VA Processing Claims In Record Time
Veterans claims often take a long time to process for various reasons. The main issue is that there are so many of them at once, so getting through all of them pretty much never happens. The claims just keep piling up — it never ends. There is light at the end of the tunnel,… Read More »
Police Officer Charged With Workers’ Comp Fraud
Many people are seriously injured in the workplace. They are too disabled to return to work for a while and need all the replacement benefits they can get. Then there are those who egregiously defraud the system, receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in benefits while they live an active lifestyle but refuse to… Read More »
SSDI Overpayments: How They Affect Recipients
Being disabled can be a challenging experience. You may be rejoicing after waiting months or even years to receive your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payment. But are you entitled to receive every dollar you are given? Maybe not. A disabled mother of a teen who is struggling with schizophrenia and poverty recently received… Read More »