On behalf of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. | Dec 21, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
The thousands of men and women at New York’s construction sites know how strong you have to be to work in this industry. Construction workers continue to top the charts in terms of workplace injuries. Nationwide, falls are the leading cause of employee...
On behalf of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. | Oct 4, 2017 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Many companies in New York prefer to hire temporary and contract employees to save their business money. However, these employees are more likely to experience a workplace injury accident, as they are not as familiar with their worksites and are not properly trained....
On behalf of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. | Sep 13, 2017 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation requires employers to provide workers with benefits if they get injured on-the-job, in exchange for immunity from lawsuits. These benefits are provided to give the worker and their family financial stability as they recover from their...
On behalf of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. | Sep 1, 2017 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
One of the most important parts of the human body is the spine. The spine is protected by the spinal cord, which contains nerves that run from the brain down one’s back to control movements throughout the body. When the spinal cord is damaged, it could lead to a...
On behalf of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. | Jul 12, 2017 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Scaffolds are an important part of many construction sites. According to data from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, also known as OSHA, nearly two-thirds of construction workers find themselves regularly on scaffolds. It should come as no surprise...
On behalf of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. | Apr 14, 2017 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Though it is every employer’s duty to create a safe working environment for their employees, some workplaces are inherently more dangerous than others. Therefore, it may be more hazardous to work on construction sites than it is working in an office space. This...
On behalf of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. | Mar 28, 2017 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
More and more, first responders and others who are involved in workplace incidents that go above and beyond the general call of duty are pushing for the right to file workers’ compensation claims for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. The laws around...
On behalf of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. | Mar 22, 2017 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
The Social Security Administration administers two programs through which it provides financial benefits to disabled people who qualify for them. Although the two programs, Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income, sound similar, in...
On behalf of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. | Mar 21, 2017 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Is it time for the five-hour workday?Before you moan about the mere thought of shortening the workday being another sign of America’s work force going soft, you should hear about Tower Paddle Boards in San Diego. The company saw impressive results after founder...
On behalf of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. | Mar 17, 2017 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
When a worker in Schenectady is injured on the job, suffers an issue due to repetitive stress, or has a condition that came about because of the type of work he or she was doing, there is the option of seeking workers’ compensation benefits. Understanding this...
