Understand the Compensable Injuries Under New York’s Workers’ Compensation Laws If you’ve ever suffered an injury while working, you may have wondered if you could or should file a workers’ compensation claim. Getting hurt on the job is bad enough without having to worry about medical bills piling up or missed wages. Luckily, in most …
The Great Compromise, The Grand Bargain: A History of Workers’ Compensation in N
How Did Workers’ Compensation Begin in New York? Discover the System’s Humble Beginnings and How It Has Evolved to Serve Today’s Workforce On March 24, 1911, the New York Court of Appeals struck down the newly created workers’ compensation system as being unconstitutional. The very next day, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in Manhattan burned down, …
Understanding Schedule and Non-Schedule Losses for Permanent Partial Disabilities
If you’ve been left with a permanent partial disability due to an on-the-job injury, learn how we can help with your schedule & non-schedule loss of use award.
Differences Between Workers’ Compensation Claims and Personal Injury Lawsuits
Hurt on the job & wonder if you should file a workers’ comp or personal injury claim? Learn the difference & how our lawyers can help you get what you deserve.
New York State Workers’ Compensation Provides Benefits for Undocumented Workers
NY lets undocumented workers collect workers’ comp benefits when hurt on the job. However, these cases can be difficult to win. Our skilled attorneys can help.
Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation in New York
In New York, workers’ compensation covers a wide range of on-the-job injuries. O’Connor Law explains how to access your benefits.