On behalf of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. | Sep 25, 2014 | Firm News
A lot of New Yorkers work for private companies. These companies can be global and large, but they are still private. Private companies often have a lot of power to decide how to treat employees, but some federal and state regulations still apply to them. On the other...
On behalf of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. | Sep 19, 2014 | Firm News
When a worker is hurt in a workplace accident, workers’ compensation can provide valuable compensation to the worker and that person’s family. This compensation can help to cover lost wages, medical expenses, rehabilitation costs and other costs caused by...
On behalf of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. | Sep 11, 2014 | Firm News
A New York worker was injured recently following a fall. According to reports, the man — a grave digger — fell into a four foot by eight foot hole he was digging. Emergency crews were called to rescue the man, since the deep hole caused a situation where...
On behalf of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. | Sep 3, 2014 | Firm News
Workplace injuries can happen at any time and result in serious consequences for New York workers. In a recent case, a New York worker suffered an injury while working 100 feet below the ground. The man was working at a subway site between two tunnels. According to...