Personal Injury & Worker's Compensation Blog

Can You Lose Your Job While on Workers’ Compensation?

Jul. 9, 2024
SHULMAN & HILL

Can I lose my job while on workers’ compensation? In New York, employers cannot fire you for filing workers’ compensation. However, employers are not required to hold your job open and can terminate your employment for other reasons. New York is an at-will employment state, meaning your employer can terminate you for any reason

How Long Does Workers’ Comp Last in New York?

Jun. 14, 2024
SHULMAN & HILL

Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits There are two types of workers’ compensation benefits: temporary and permanent. Temporary disability is a wage replacement for injured people who cannot work for a limited period. Workers eligible for these benefits receive two-thirds of the worker’s average weekly wage up to a maximum amount determined by the state.

Workers’ Comp vs. Personal Injury Claims Blog

Jun. 13, 2024
SHULMAN & HILL

If you’ve been injured at work, you can generally pursue a workers’ compensation claim to cover your medical expenses and some of your lost wages. However, you may be able to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against parties responsible for your injury other than your employer. In some cases, you can pursue both types

Do I Have to be a U.S. Citizen to Receive Workers’ Compensation?

May. 7, 2024
SHULMAN & HILL

If you’re an immigrant worker who has been injured on the job in New York City, you may ask, “Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to receive workers’ compensation?” No, you do not have to be a U.S. citizen—or even a permanent resident—to be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. A common misconception

How to Calculate Pain and Suffering

Jul. 20, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

You can calculate pain and suffering by working with a qualified personal injury lawyer. Pain and suffering is one of several recoverable non-economic damages in a personal injury case. Because losses like these do not come with receipts or monetary value, it can be difficult to calculate them on your own. Your personal injury

How Can I Pay My Medical Bills Before I Receive My Insurance Settlement?

May. 1, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

You can pay your medical bills before you receive your insurance settlement by: Finding out if your healthcare provider will delay charging for treatment until the insurer agrees to cover it Filing for workers’ compensation benefits, if the injury occurred at work Finding out if your healthcare provider offers financial assistance or other forms

Dealing With Insurance Adjusters After Your Accident

May. 1, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

Dealing with insurance adjusters after your accident can be confusing and frustrating. When you are injured and trying to recover, it can be especially overwhelming. Insurance adjusters have one goal: to save the insurance company money. They can use whatever you say against you to fit their bottom line. A personal injury lawyer is

Compensation for Pain and Suffering in Personal Injury Cases

May. 1, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

Whether you have been injured on a construction site, in a car accident, or during a slip and fall, physical injuries are likely not the only harm you suffered. For many accident victims, physical injuries and the financial losses from those injuries are only the start of their concerns. The intangible effects of the

What Happens After Deposition in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Apr. 18, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

After deposition, the parties in a personal injury lawsuit typically begin the negotiation process. This is the process during which the parties make offers and counter offers regarding the payout to the injured person. If the case is not settled and it goes to trial, information from the deposition may be brought up during

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