Category Archives: White Plains Workers Compensation Lawyer
Worker Killed In Work Zone Accident Caused By Speeding Driver
As the saying goes, speed kills. Even if you avoid harming yourself, your actions may have consequences for others. Being in a hurry can lead to serious or fatal accidents. Sadly, this recently happened to a woman working in a work zone in New York. The laborers’ union member and flagger died a violent… Read More »
Are Injured Volunteers Covered By Workers’ Comp?
Volunteering for a cause or organization that you truly care about can be fulfilling. It can be nice to help someone in need but what happens when injury strikes while you are volunteering? Paid employees are usually covered under New York’s workers’ compensation laws, but what about volunteers? Many public and non-profit organizations rely… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
New York Workplace Assault Laws
Not many people truly enjoy going to work. Working is often stressful and not many people are paid what they are worth. On top of that, being at work can be downright dangerous. Workers are prone to assaults by disgruntled co-workers and angry customers. But what happens when a person is injured by a… Read More »
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 »
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 »