Workers’ Compensation
Attorney Edward Guldi Wins Workers’ Compensation Appeal in New York State Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department
Attorney Edward Guldi recently won a close decision this week in the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department –...
New York Workers’ Comp Benefits to Expand Amid Pandemic
On Memorial Day, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that families of frontline public employees who die from COVID-19 would be entitled to benefits typically reserved for...
National Electrical Safety Month: Common Risks, Tips & Workers’ Rights
As a law firm that has built a reputation protecting the rights of construction, trade, and utility workers following preventable injuries and work-related accidents, The...
Latest Fatality Report Shows NYC Construction Deaths Are Rising
On March 5, 2020, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) released its “Deadly Skyline” publication – the organization’s annual, research-based report...
What Is Workers’ Compensation Fraud?
When you think of workers’ comp fraud, you might think of an employee faking or exaggerating an injury or illness to get insurance money. In...
New DOB Map Shows Which NYC Construction Sites Require Safety Training Under Local Law 196
In early July, the New York City Department of Buildings released an interactive map that shows the locations of construction sites where workers, supervisors, and...
Hurt on the Job: Who Pays for Medical Bills After a Work Injury?
Being injured on the job can jeopardize your financial well-being just as much as your health. From concerns over time off and lost income to...
NY Scaffold Law Was Passed in 1885: Here’s What It’s About
New York looked much different in 1885 than it does today. A year when the (still copper) Statute of Liberty first arrived in New York...
What Are Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury cases are matters of civil law, and specifically a type of “tort,” which means it’s a legal action arising from a wrongful act...
Will I Be Drug Tested for Workers’ Compensation in New York?
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that can be invaluable for people who suffer injuries or illnesses which arise from performing job-related duties. Although workers’...