A former Major League Baseball umpire forfeited his right to receive workers' compensation benefits after he settled a medical malpractice lawsuit, according to a New York appeals court. Mark Hirschbeck was a former umpire for the big leagues for over 15 years. In...
Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Won For Injured New Yorkers
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Importance of a Solid Return to Work Program
The New York Workers' Compensation Board has a clear message for New York employers: Return to Work (RTW) programs are the best way to manage costs and recovery after work-related injuries. Companies big and small must pay attention to safety and the overall costs...
NY Attorney General Announces Settlement With C&S For Firing Injured Workers
On July 22, 2015, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a $46,000 settlement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (C&S), the nation's largest wholesale grocery supply company, with warehouses all over the nation. The settlement stems from an...
NY Attorney General Announces Settlement With C&S For Firing Injured Workers
On July 22, 2015, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a $46,000 settlement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (C&S), the nation's largest wholesale grocery supply company, with warehouses all over the nation. The settlement stems from an...
Are Independent Contractors Being Misclassified?
When should a worker be classified as an employee? When are they an independent contractor? These are questions being posed by the Labor Department. According to The New York Times, on July 15, the Labor Department issued new guidance that could limit many companies'...
Staten Island DA Candidate Sought $5M from NYC
One of New York's prominent former prosecutors, who is a candidate for Staten Island district attorney filed a series of personal injury lawsuits against NYC for $5 million, despite the fact that she was barred from collecting due to her status as a public employee....
What to Do If You’re Injured at Work
If you are ever hurt on the job, it's critical that you seek proper medical treatment in a timely manner. It's not a good idea to put off necessary medical treatment, or worse, not get treated at all. Some workers are hesitant about seeking medical treatment or filing...
Workers’ Compensation: Prescription Drug Facts
Workers' compensation is a no-fault system which enables injured workers to receive the medical aid and pharmaceutical services needed to return to work at the appropriate time considering their injuries and disabilities. According to the Express Scripts 2014 Workers'...
Can I Get Benefits for an Off-the-Job Injury?
If you are an employee who has suffered an off-the-job injury or illness, you may be wondering if there is any way that you can receive compensation while you are recovering. In New York, when a wage earner has been disabled due to an off-the-job injury or illness,...
Are Occupational Diseases Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
What is an occupational disease? It is a disease that stems directly from the conditions that a worker is exposed to. Under specific circumstances a worker is entitled to workers' compensation benefits when they are suffering from an "occupational disease." An...