Workers’ Compensation

In general, workers' compensation exists to help employees who suffer legitimate job-related injuries cover medical expenses and other related costs until they are able to return to work. Unfortunately, there are some workers who attempt to take advantage of the...

New York ranked fourth in the 2014 Oregon Workers' Compensation Premium Rate Ranking report. The report compares workers' comp premiums over time in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As one of the most expensive states for companies purchasing the insurance,...

The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has ruled in favor of an employee in an unusual workers' compensation case. This may, in fact, be the first case of its kind for the court. According to court records, the situation leading to the claim occurred in...

Every New York resident is likely to remember where they were when they heard about the tragedies of September 11, 2001. In the wake of the terrorist attacks, thousands of emergency services personnel bravely ran into burning buildings to conduct rescue operations....

Businesses invest a lot in their employees. Time and money spent training employees often places businesses in a vulnerable position as they must then often wish for the best and hope they've hired a qualified and conscientious employee. In cases where an employee...