Schenectady, New York, Legal Blog
The interplay between SSD benefits and workers’ compensation
A Schenectady, New York, worker who gets hurt, whether on the job or otherwise, is going to need some financial help replacing his or her lost income, especially if he or she has suffered an injury that will leave him or her out of the workforce permanently.It would...
How a workers’ compensation appeal works in NY
Although every Schenectady, New York, worker who gets hurt or falls ill while on the job hopes that the workers' compensation process will go smoothly for them, such is unfortunately not always the case. Whether there is a legitimate legal dispute or an employer or...
Mistakes that can cause you to lose your workers’ comp case
Suffering from a work injury is a serious event that can easily overwhelm you with feelings of stress, worry and helplessness. The pain you experience daily can take all your physical and mental effort to manage. Add to the equation numerous laws and policies and it...
Construction site accident in New York kills one
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 is...
Get guidance on how the new SSDI rules affect you
As mentioned previously on this blog, the federal regulations regarding Social Security Disability benefits have recently undergone changes. It may seem to many that as soon as they understood the process and had their papers in order, the process has changed and they...
The impact of changing federal regulations on your SSD claim
The Social Security Administration administers the disability benefits to those individuals who have a medical condition that would prohibit them from working for more than a year or would result in death. One must prove their eligibility in the program and those...
Can you claim workers’ compensation for PTSD?
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 PTSD...
What is the difference between SSD and SSI benefits?
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...
Work-related stress can be cause for a workers’ comp claim
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...
Schedule and non-schedule loss of use for 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 process...