If you have suffered a workplace injury in New York, you are most likely entitled to receive benefits under our state’s workers’ compensation laws. Although the workers’ compensation system is designed to help injured workers, it can be a struggle to get the employer or insurance company to cough up any money. Workers’ comp is
Continue ReadingNewly married? New baby on the way? Here is why you should start thinking about estate planning now Estate planning is probably not the first thing that comes to mind after you say “I do.” Nor is it the most likely topic of conversation as you and your spouse get ready to welcome a new
Continue ReadingIn New York, some of our most valued workers are those who go to work every day helping others in the healthcare field. Nurses, patient technicians, physician assistants, and other healthcare employees are vital to the lives and well-being of their patients, but their jobs also involve significant risk of injury. On-the-job injuries in the
Continue ReadingAnother success story at the Appellate Division for a ZP client and Randi Proukou! After winning at the hearing level, the claim was appealed by the carrier to the Board Panel, who ultimately reversed the original finding of a causally related carpal tunnel claim. On appeal, Randi Proukou successfully argued to the NYS Appellate Division,
Continue ReadingIndividuals who suffer from workplace injuries in New York are eligible for workers’ compensation, even if their injuries develop slowly over time. In fact, one of the most common workplace injuries is carpal tunnel syndrome, a repetitive stress injury that affects the wrist and hand. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is the
Continue ReadingHave you seen our recent video on Facebook or Instagram? In it Dan talks about what happens if you have a delayed reaction from a work related accident. Watch the video here. It is not uncommon for an accident to occur at work that, at the time, seems relatively minor. Then, a few days
Continue ReadingDan talks about how to approach a situation when you start to feel pain from a work related accident after some time has passed since the initial incident.
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Continue ReadingQuestion: If I’m hurt at work, what do I need from my employer?
Continue ReadingRandi discusses fault in relation to a work related accident that caused injury or harm.
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