Category Archives: White Plains Workers Compensation Lawyer
Employer Retaliation: Understanding Your Rights
Sometimes people get injured at work. Machinery, heavy materials, slippery floors, electricity, and heights can all play a role in causing workplace accidents. When a person is injured at work, employees have the legal right to report workplace injuries and file workers’ compensation claims without fear of punishment. However, sometimes workers try to hide… Read More »
Impairment Vs. Functional Loss
In a workplace accident, anything can happen. You could suffer a minor injury such as a scrape or sprain. Some people suffer more serious injuries such as broken bones and deep cuts. In more severe cases, a person may suffer from an impairment or functional loss. In workers’ compensation cases, understanding the difference between… Read More »
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 »