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Employee or independent contractor? It matters under workers compensation law, P.1

One issue that can come up from time to time in workers’ compensation disputes is employee classification. Companies, especially larger ones, have all kinds of people working for them in different ... Continue Reading

Evacuation of unstable building shows some of the dangers construction workers face

Nine buildings in the Bronx had to be evacuated on April 21 because a building under construction became unstable. The building is on Southern Boulevard near Freeman Street. The MTA suspended train... Continue Reading

Arbitration Agreements in Workers’ Compensation Disputes

Last time, we briefly mentioned a New York Supreme Court Case in which it was ruled that several employers were bound by compulsory arbitration agreements they had signed, which were in turn govern... Continue Reading

Why do you need a workers’ compensation lawyer?

Many people think they can get workers’ compensation benefits on their own. This is rarely the case, however. Workers’ compensation claims are often denied or undervalued. Individuals t... Continue Reading

9/11 Firefighter Widow Wins $3 Million WTC Pension after Nine Year Court Fight

The 9/11 WTC presumption is not only important in the Fernandez firefighter pension case, but it is equally important in 9/11 WTC cancer cases. After all, how is a disabled 9/11 hero supposed to pr... Continue Reading

Arbitration Agreements in Workers’ Compensation Disputes Part 1

Contractually mandated arbitration is a commonplace in the business world, including the insurance industry. Insurance companies in many areas of the industry, including workers’ compensation insur... Continue Reading

More on schedule loss of use awards

In our last post, we began looking at schedule loss of use awards, which are available to injured workers who have lost full functioning of one or more body parts in a workplace accident. The way a... Continue Reading

Obtaining additional workers’ compensation for damaged/amputated body parts

Workplace injuries can range in gravity from mild to fatal, and include everything in between. It is important, of course, for injured workers to report all injuries promptly to their employer so t... Continue Reading

Consult experienced attorney in cases of intentional harm on the job

In our last post, we spoke briefly about the exclusive nature of workers’ compensation benefits unless certain exceptions apply. One important exception, we noted, is when an employer commits an in... Continue Reading

3 defenses to asbestos claims to be prepared for

Asbestos is a fiber that was widely used for decades in many different types of materials from car and train braking systems to building insulation and flooring tiles. It was primarily used because... Continue Reading

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Employee or independent contractor? It matters under workers compensation law, P.1

Evacuation of unstable building shows some of the dangers construction workers face

Arbitration Agreements in Workers’ Compensation Disputes

Why do you need a workers’ compensation lawyer?

9/11 Firefighter Widow Wins $3 Million WTC Pension after Nine Year Court Fight

Arbitration Agreements in Workers’ Compensation Disputes Part 1

More on schedule loss of use awards

Obtaining additional workers’ compensation for damaged/amputated body parts

Consult experienced attorney in cases of intentional harm on the job

3 defenses to asbestos claims to be prepared for

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