Workers' compensation covers a wide variety of fields, from surgery to rehabilitation costs. It also helps to cover doctor's visits for ongoing care. According to CNY Central, a proposed change seeks to limit the number of telehealth visits by requiring more in-person...
Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Won For Injured New Yorkers
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The National Association Of Distinguished Counsel
Ariella Herman, of Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman, has been selected to the 2022 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal...
How are Spinal Cord Injuries Treated?
Industries like construction and commercial trucking require a lot of workers. They also pose risks to health and safety due to the heavy-duty nature of these jobs. Spinal cord injuries are one possible occurrence that can have a major impact on your life. If you or a...
Common Equipment Malfunctions on Construction Worksites
Construction sites can be enormously dangerous to those who toil on them. Individuals choosing to work in the industry put their lives at risk each day. Equipment malfunctions sometimes cause serious injury. Thankfully, employees have workers' compensation in the...
Ariella Herman Accepted To Lawyers of Distinction
The Lawyers of Distinction is pleased to announce that Ariella Herman of New York has been certified as a distinguished 2021 Member of Lawyers of Distinction. Lawyers of Distinction is recognized as the fastest growing community of distinguished lawyers in the United...
Consider the Timeline and Costs of Your Workplace SCI
Anytime you experience an injury on the job, it has the potential of leaving you unable to do your job for days, weeks or even months. In the case of a spinal cord injury, that may mean the rest of your life. Regardless of how permanent your SCI may be, it is...
Have You Memorized the Four-to-One Ladder Rule?
If your job duties require you to climb onto ladders, it can be easy to forget about the inherent dangers they present. Still, falls are so common and so serious in the U.S. that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration considers them to be one of the "Fatal...
Can You Bring a Third-Party Claim if You are Hurt on the Job?
You can file a worker's compensation claim if you suffer an injury while working. Worker's compensation insurance pays you for some damages and lost wages. You may also have a personal injury claim against a third party. A personal injury claim against a third party...
How Does Telecommunicating Impact Workers’ Compensation Coverage?
In recent years and likely into the future, telecommuting will take up a more significant part of the workforce than ever before. This comes with many benefits for workers and employers alike. At the same time, however, it can come with unexpected complications. For...
How Can Working on a Scaffold Lead to Injuries?
Whether you are working on a new house or any other building, you and other fellow construction workers can often face dangers you do not expect. Scaffolds are one construction area where many workers can trip and fall, particularly under unsafe conditions. Learning...