In recognition of his skill, knowledge and effectiveness in protecting the rights of his workers’ compensation clients, partner Michael C. Pyrros has been named as
When you have been hurt on the job and can’t work, you have a right to seek disability benefits under the New York workers’ compensation
In New York, to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, you must have been injured and the injury must have been suffered while you were performing
When you’ve been hurt on the job and the facts appear to clearly show that it was a work-related injury, it can come as a shock when your employer or the workers’ compensation insurance provider deny or reject your claim.
In many occupations, minor scratches and bruises are often just a part of the daily grind. But you need to be careful—what can seem like nothing can develop into a serious health concern and can put you out of work for a while.
The Impact of a Prior Injury on a Current Workers’ Compensation Claim When you’ve been hurt on the job, even if the injury clearly seems
You know that, when you suffer a work-related injury or illness, you have a right to pursue workers’ compensation benefits for lost wages and income,
Under the workers’ compensation laws in New York, there are generally two requirements to qualify for benefits—you must have been injured and the injury must
In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001, hundreds of emergency medical technicians, first responders and volunteers converged on
Your Workers Compensation Claim Is Denied—What Now?
You’ve been injured in an accident at work or you’ve become sick because of exposure to something on the job. It seems like a pretty straightforward claim, but don’t be surprised if your claim is initially rejected. It’s a common occurrence, even when you appear to have an “open and shut” case. What are your options now?
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