Long Island Personal Injury Law Blog
How do lost wages payments work?
If you suffer an injury at work and have to take time off, you may qualify for payments for lost wages under workers' compensation. Your wage benefits do not start immediately like your medical benefits, according to the New York Workers' Compensation Board. You must...
4 steps for documenting a slip-and-fall injury
Long Island business owners have a duty to provide a safe place for customers to shop. Still, in busy stores, shop owners may neglect puddles, upturned rugs or damaged floors. If you encounter one of these hazards, you may sustain a serious injury after slipping,...
Pulling off the road and the risk of an accident
Drivers pull off the road for various reasons, whether they want to take pictures of beautiful scenery, look at directions, talk on the phone or deal with problems regarding their vehicle. In some instances, pulling over is smart, especially when drivers are worried...
Pedestrians continue to face serious risks
Across New York, many people eagerly greet the spring and summer seasons as the warmer weather makes it more enjoyable to be outside. Whether strolling through a shopping district, walking from a parked car to a destination, or going out on a daily run or walk for...
Three things to do after a collision
A car accident can often take people completely by surprise. Whether people find themselves involved in a fender-bender or a more serious collision, it is important to take action immediately. There are a few steps people should take after the accident. Take care of...
How dangerous is construction scaffolding?
If you are like most construction workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that you probably perform many of your jobs while perched on scaffolding. FindLaw concurs that 65% of construction workers do so. This, however, puts you at high risk...
Protect Kitchen Employees From Workplace Injuries
With the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, many restaurants and commercial kitchens have closed or have greatly reduced staff. However, kitchen workplace accidents are still happening. The key to protecting kitchen workers is training and safe equipment. While it...
The elements of wrongful death
The sudden and tragic death of a loved one is always traumatic. If your child, spouse or any relative on whom you counted on for support died due to a negligent act, you may wonder how you will survive, not just emotionally, but financially. As a surviving family...
When should you file for workers’ compensation?
When you get hurt badly on the job, filing for workers' compensation may seem like the obvious next step to take. However, for some, it is unclear just what injuries count as serious enough to submit for consideration. Related to work Workers' compensation...
What constitutes unsafe working conditions?
While on a construction site, you will likely encounter situations that make it precarious to continue work as usual. These issues can put a strain on your patience and may even put you in physical danger. By knowing signs of unsafe working conditions, you can...
