Why You Need a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer We all know that there are a number of on-the-job accidents that happen every year. Not taking safety seriously or even not having the right equipment can really ruin your day. If you aren’t going to work where you know there is danger daily--think firefighter-- then you could easily fall victim to a work injury. This is why you may need a … [Read more...]
Steps for Completing Workers Compensation Claim
A workplace injury can happen at any time, causing you to lose wages and deal with a mountain of expenses. Fortunately, companies in New York are required to provide workers compensation for all of their workers. Filing a claim however comes with its hurdles. As New York-based workers’ compensation lawyers like ones from Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C. can explain, it can be hard for injured … [Read more...]
What Can A Personal Injury Lawyer Do For Me?
When you are in need of urgent legal assistance after an accident, going to a skilled personal injury lawyer should be something to seriously consider. Whether you have been injured in a car accident, were injured after receiving medical treatment, or were harmed because of a slip and fall incident, a lawyer can inform you of your legal rights and assist you with filing a claim so that you can … [Read more...]
What Can I Recover After a Car Accident?
Millions of drivers are on the road each day. The chances of an accident occurring are higher on busy streets but they can happen anywhere. Negligent drivers put others around them at risk. If you have been hurt after being struck by a reckless or inattentive driver, you may be able to file a claim against them and recover damages. Seek a trusted lawyer who has handled many types of personal … [Read more...]
Understanding How Injuries Relate To Worker’s Compensation
Most of the nation agrees that employers have some responsibility to their employees through insurance, which is one of the reasons worker’s compensation policies were mandated. Unfortunately, another reason for their invention was to limit the legal liability of corporations. Regardless of the reasoning behind the development of such policies, they often do provide significant relief to employees … [Read more...]
What Happens After I Receive a Traffic Ticket?
Workers Compensation Lawyer Unfortunately, getting a traffic ticket is not that uncommon of an experience. If this is your first one, however, you likely have questions and concerns about what happens after the officer pulls you over and issues you one. Each state, county and city makes its own laws and regulations regarding traffic tickets, so the following information is general only. The … [Read more...]
Will a Worker’s Compensation Award Affect Child Support Payments?
If you receive worker’s compensation for injury sustained at your job, it may impact your current income standing and how your assets are divided. In addition, if you are divorced or getting a divorce and you are required to pay child support, then worker’s compensation may affect your payments. Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance provided by a company for wage … [Read more...]
Workers’ Compensation Injuries in Warehouse Workers
One of the most potentially dangerous places to work is a warehouse. According to national statistics, there are more than 145,000 people who work in warehouses in this country. Warehouse workers have a much higher rate of fatalities and injuries than other occupations. With all the machinery, merchandise, forklifts, and noises, it is no surprise all of the different types of serious injuries … [Read more...]
Will My Employer Know if I Talk to a Lawyer?
Many employees fear that if they need legal representation, their employer could find out and it may adversely affect their employment. This is a common fear in workman’s compensation cases, bankruptcy cases, divorce cases, etc. Ideally, you should be able to seek legal assistance and your employer does not need to know about it if you do. Attorney-Client Privilege One way to ensure that your … [Read more...]
Workers’ Compensation Insurance For Small Businesses
Workers’ compensation is meant to benefit both employer and employee - the employer is protected against personal injury lawsuits while the employee receives benefits for injuries obtained on the job. Workers’ compensation benefits are generally received by an employee no matter who was at fault for their injury, and it may also provide funds for the families of an employee that died while on the … [Read more...]