Category: Work Injury

Can You Sue If You Get Burned at Work?

“Can you sue if you get burned at work?” is a common question when it comes to employee injury claims. A large number of people are injured each year as the result of burns in the workplace. While every employer is legally required to maintain a safe workplace environment, accidents like this...

How Much Do Construction Accident Lawsuit Settlements Pay Out?

If you or a family member has been severely injured in a worksite accident, you may wonder how much do construction accident lawsuit settlements pay out? The value of a case varies, based on the facts. The more serious the injury, the greater the long-term impact, the higher the case value, and the ...

If You Get COVID at Work Can You Get Workers’ Comp?

New York was the world’s focus due to the coronavirus, and if you contracted it, you might wonder whether if you get COVID at work, can you get workers’ comp? Workers’ compensation benefits can cover those who become ill because of a disease or infection they contracted at work. The biggest st...

What Happens After I Reach MMI Under New York Law?

If you’re receiving workers’ compensation payments, you’ll have to undergo continual medical analysis and treatment. At a certain stage in this process, your doctor will examine you and decide that you have reached maximum medical improvement, or MMI. This may cause you to wonde...

Does Workers’ Comp Count as Income for Your Taxes?

The money you get as workers’ compensation benefits is, generally, not income that can be taxed under federal, state, and local income tax codes. However, tax codes change, so you should contact our office, an accountant, or your tax preparer to discuss the details of your situation before ...

Is Amazon a Safe Place to Work?

Packages may regularly arrive at your door from this online retail giant. Some of us know that workers in this industry may be at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. We might wonder, is Amazon a safe place to work? Amazon has become a lifeline for many of us stuck at home due to the pandemic. We e...

Construction Workers in New York are Facing a Safety Crisis

Working in construction is the most dangerous job in New York, Bureau of Labor Statistics information shows. Of all occupations in the state and city, construction leads the way when it comes to fatalities. And deaths and injuries in construction are continuing to increase. CBS2 New York reported in...

Temp Workers Face Risks on the Job – Here’s Why

Statistics show that many workers face risks on the job, especially in industries such as construction, transportation and others. For temp workers, the risks are even higher than for regular employees, as reported recently in the National Safety Council’s Safety + Health magazine. Accor...