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What Is Considered A Falling Object Under New York Workers’ Comp Law?
Each state has labor laws in place designed to protect workers and employers. These laws are designed to determine who has rights in workplace accidents and other similar situations. However, it can sometimes be difficult to interpret these laws without court assistance. One example is New York Labor Law § 240(1), which was designed… Read More »
Changes To Job History Requirements For SSDI
More than 1 million people apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in the United States every year. Getting SSDI is no easy task, as these applicants will tell you. Not everyone gets approved the first time around. In fact, the disapproval rate is more than 60%. A lot of these disapprovals have to… Read More »
Man’s Social Security Disability Benefits Cut, Owes $200,000
Many federal government programs are undergoing cuts due to President Donald Trump’s administration. This has led to people being denied the benefits they need. An HIV survivor in California is seeing this first hand. The 62-year-old man has been living with HIV and AIDS for 38 years. He has been receiving Social Security Disability… Read More »
Workers’ Comp Expanded For Stress Claims
Employees go through a lot in their working environments. While wages may remain stagnant in many industries, the good news is that worker protections are expanding. Workers often deal with a lot of mental stress. In the past, they did not receive workers’ compensation benefits for this stress, but this has changed. In December… Read More »
VA’s Office Of Equity Assurance Eliminated
As you may be aware, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are taking charge in eliminating various government agencies in an effort to save money. However, these cuts are causing an uproar, particularly for those who receive the benefits from these agencies. Veterans are feeling the effects of these budget cuts. An office created… Read More »
Are Construction Workers In New York Actually Safer?
2023 was considered a year of progress in construction safety in New York City, particularly for building projects. According to the Department of Buildings, there were only seven fatalities in 2023, down from 11 in 2022. This marked the first year of Carlos’ Law, a statewide measure that imposes stricter penalties for corporate liability… Read More »
SSA To Allow Phone Service For SSDI Claims
To apply for government benefits, applicants often have to apply online or in person. However, for those who are disabled and looking to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, having to drive to an office to apply is out of the question. And many people still do not have internet access or have… Read More »
Compensable Psychological Injuries In New York
Accidents can happen in the workplace. Under New York’s Workers’ Compensation Law, only accidental injuries arising out of and in the course of employment are compensable. While you might think of physical injuries such as broken bones, back injuries, and head trauma, there can also be psychological injuries. Dealing with psychological injuries in an… Read More »
NY Postal Worker Stabbed, Killed
Postal workers have to deal with a lot of stress on the job. These workers travel in rain, snow, ice, hail, and extreme temperatures to ensure you get your mail in a timely fashion. They also deal with vicious dogs and people trying to kill them. Sadly, just two days into the new year,… Read More »
How Will Hiring Freeze Affect Veteran Care?
Since President Donald Trump officially stepped in as president for a second term last month, he’s been going all out. He has been on a roll, signing one bill after another in an effort to make changes to laws and government programs. On Day 1 of Trump’s presidency, he ordered a government-wide hiring freeze… Read More »