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Navigating the complexities of a Workers' Compensation claim can be challenging, and this is where the assistance of an attorney becomes invaluable. Knowledgeable Guidance from the Start From the moment an injury occurs, our team at Zea Proukou is ready to guide you. We emphasize the i...

Workers’ compensation helps financially cover employees who are injured or become ill on the job. While the exact eligibility requirements can vary, some core requirements apply across the board. In this post, we will outline who is eligible for workers’ compensation so you’ll know if you qualify. ...

Over the last decade, the New York State weekly Workers’ Compensation minimum has remained stagnant. To quantify, it’s been a minimum of $150.00 per week since May 1, 2013. While the maximum per week rate has increased annually since 2008, the same cannot be said about the minimum per week rate, as...

If you’ve found yourself in the position of needing to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, we know just how stressful the process can be. In most cases, you may be suffering not only from medical symptoms, but facing financial pressures, as well. You’ve probably heard scary tales about th...

If you've been injured on the job, reporting a workplace injury is critical in protecting any financial or legal compensation that you may be entitled to receive as part of the injury. The reporting process can include filing papers with your employer and possible government agencies, and consulting...

Historically, stay-at-home parents have encountered difficulty when applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). With strict eligibility requirements in place, more than two-thirds of initial applications are denied. That said, there are certain situations wh...

The workers' compensation system provides two kinds of benefits: lost wages ("indemnity benefits") and coverage for medical bills. If you lose more than one week of work because of your work-related injury or illness you are entitled to be paid for the time you are out. In order to determine the amo...

While there are laws that may protect your rights and your employment if you’re injured while working, navigating those laws can be confusing and challenging, especially when you’re dealing with worries about your job, health, and finances. One of the most important decisions you can make is to prot...

A schedule loss of use award, or “SLU” as it is often referred to as, is an award paid to injured workers who have been determined to have a permanent loss of function to an extremity; this includes injuries to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, fingers, hip, knee, foot, ankle, toes, eyes for vision...

If you’ve been hurt at work the workers’ compensation system is designed to provide benefits that cover the cost of medical expenses and lost wages. Workers’ compensation payments, which are dispensed through your employer’s insurance company, are paid in the form of bi-weekly checks based on your a...

You went to a doctor to begin documentation of a workplace injury or condition and reported it to your supervisor within 30 days of the occurrence. You successfully filed a C-3 Form with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board online, by mail, or over the phone. Perhaps you have sought profes...

Workplace injuries lead to stress and anxiety as employees worry about loss of income and job security. Luckily, the NY Workers’ Compensation Law is designed to help injured workers in situations just like these. However, understanding the Workers’ Comp process can be challenging. To help ease some...

No matter how many safety measures are in place and how cautious employees are, workplace injuries still occur each day. In New York State, the Workers’ Compensation Law exists to help those who have been injured on the job with medical bills and lost wages. However, filing for Workers’ Comp can see...

More often than not, making the decision to apply for SSD or SSI is a big step and isn’t always easy. However, if your health conditions and/or limitations are hindering your ability to perform normal life activities and your doctor confirms your disability, you have the option of applying for benef...

If you were injured on the job, you may be able to recover compensation to cover your lost wages by filing a workers’ compensation claim. Most people in this situation want to know “just how much money can I expect to receive?” This article explains how most workers’ comp benefits are calculated in...

We can help you through the entire process, from start to finish When you can't work because of an illness or injury, it's hard to know where to turn for help. Social Security Disability benefits provide some relief, but the application process can be confusing. This article walks you through...

Successfully representing clients in Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, and Supplemental Security Income cases When you're injured on the job, it's important to know your rights and options. An experienced attorney can help guide you through the process and protect your interests....

What should you do if you have a partial disability? And what does it mean to have a partial disability? If you're dealing with a partial disability and work restrictions, here are some tips from experienced attorneys to help you. But first, you’ll need a clear understanding of what a partial di...

Reopening of Cases In most Workers’ Compensation claims that are not settled by way of Section 32 agreements which close out medical treatment, even though your case may have been marked “no further action” by the Board and it goes dormant for some time, you still have the right to reopen you...

I’m receiving Social Security Disability – can I still collect Social Security Retirement? You are younger than 65 and are currently receiving Social Security Disability benefits; you are probably wondering if and when you can collect Social Security Retirement. Rest assured, when you are rece...

You have a work injury that takes you out of work. In most instances, you will not receive your regular wages from your employer while you are not working – you will receive Workers’ Compensation payments from the insurance carrier. But those payments are not as much as you receive in your paychecks...

As a general rule, if you are injured on the job in New York, you will be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. However, there are exceptions to the rule. Also, the definition of “on the job” can be a grey area that excludes certain injuries, to the surprise of the injured worker. Injuri...

Should I File a Workers’ Comp Claim or a Personal Injury Lawsuit? You probably know by now that if you get hurt at work, you are most likely eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits, which cover the cost of your medical treatment and your lost wages for missed work. You might be wonderi...

New York’s workers’ compensation laws protect injured employees by ensuring their job-related medical bills are paid and by providing cash benefits for missed work. There is also a Federal law in place for the benefit of workers who suffer from a “serious health condition” and have to miss work. T...

We’re seeing elves with more frequency here at Zea Proukou Central – of course, these elves wear UPS and FedEx uniforms on this final leg of the Amazon-to-Christmas Tree pipeline – and this reminds us to pause and reflect for a moment on the blessings brought by 2018. We remain extremely grateful...

I Filed for Unemployment- Am I Barred from Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits? Social Security disability benefits provide a stable income for people who have to stop working due to physical or mental ailments. But the process of getting approved for disability is notoriously slow, oft...

The workers’ compensation system in New York covers almost all employees in the state and provides benefits to those who get injured at work or suffer from work-related illnesses. Despite the availability of cash benefits and payment for medical treatment, many eligible workers leave money on the ta...

New York’s workers’ compensation laws provide benefits for injured workers who have been hurt on the job. The system does not only benefit those workers who are permanently disabled from work, but also those who are temporarily disabled, whether to a total or partial degree. Any employee clai...

We’ve blogged in the past about occupational diseases and the importance of considering whether this often overlooked theory of compensability applies to the facts of your case. Often, a claim that may seem unwinnable on its face finds new life as an occupational disease. A client who is considered,...

Common injuries suffered by truck drivers and delivery workers Drivers of commercial trucks and delivery vehicles are crucial to our nation’s economy- without them, consumers would not have access to the assortment of goods and products that they do, and commerce would slow to a snail’s pace. Unf...