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How to navigate filing a social security disability claim Applying and getting approved for Social Security disability benefits can be a lengthy and challenging process. Many individuals with valid disability claims have to go through multiple appeals, which can drag on for years, before obtainin...

There is no doubt that construction is a dangerous industry. Fortunately, many workplace safety regulations have been put in place to protect construction workers from injury. Still, due to the abundance of hazards, not to mention the physically demanding nature of the job, accidents and injuries st...

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...

Newly 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 child into...

In 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 r...

Another 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 successful...

Individuals 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.   Wh...

Have 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 later,...

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It seems simple, right? You get hurt at work, you tell you your employer, you go to the doctor, and you have a claim. Unfortunately, it is not that easy. Even for seemingly straight-forward accidental injuries, and even less so for injuries that develop over time. It is extremely important that u...

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According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) statistics, in 2015, 4,836 workers were killed in workplace accidents and nearly four million workers sustained injuries or illnesses.   OSHA’s data shows frequent causes for these deaths or injuries, as well as their compil...

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Auto accident claims are heavily advertised by some attorneys. If you are injured in an auto accident, as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, in most instances you have will file a motor vehicle accident claim.   However, if your auto accident happens while you are at work, you also have a Worke...

Under the new budget passed by the New York State Legislature, the Workers’ Compensation Permanency Guidelines for schedule loss of use awards will be getting an overhaul by the end of 2017. This means that for injured workers with injuries to their fingers, hands/wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, kn...

WHY WAS MY WORKERS’ COMP CLAIM DENIED? You suffered an injury on the job. Maybe you strained your back while lifting something heavy. Maybe you felt a pop in your knee when climbing down a ladder. Perhaps you have developed wrist pain and weakness after years at the computer. However the injury o...

You get hurt at work and it is not your fault. And technically, it’s not the employer’s fault either. Like with motor vehicle accidents, Workers’ Compensation in New York State is a no fault insurance based system. So what does this mean for you?   The Workers’ Compensation system is designed to...

What happens if another body site starts hurting after your initial injury? For example, let’s say you injured your right knee. You had surgery a few months later, and recovery is not going well. You spend months in physical therapy and develop a limp. Because you have been favoring your right leg,...

When filing a workers’ compensation claim there are a few things you need to keep in mind. As with any set of laws, the NYS Workers’ Compensation system can be a difficult one to navigate alone. If you are injured while working there are things you can do to help secure your claim and protect yourse...

It is easy for workers, employers, and insurance companies to clearly define an injury that resulted from a specific accident at work. Slip and fall, machine accident, lifting a heavy object, to name a few.   What is harder to grasp are the conditions that develop over time as a result of work a...

Sometimes when people hear the words “asset protection” or “estate planning” they think those terms do not apply to them. They may think estates are only for the wealthy, or that only the rich have assets. But everyone has an estate. Your estate is made up of everything you own – home, vehicles, any...

If you are a recipient of both Workers’ Compensation (WC) and Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you have likely heard the term “offset” when it comes to the two benefit programs. SSD benefits are offset , or reduced, by the receipt of WC. This is why it is important to be sure Social Securi...