Personal Injury & Worker's Compensation Blog

Jun. 30, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

Maximum medical improvement (MMI) is the point where you’ve recovered from your condition as much as can be reasonably expected and further improvement is unlikely with additional treatment. It’s a medical determination that your healthcare providers may make when treating your work-related injury or illness. MMI can affect both the value of your NYC

How Long Does Workers’ Comp Last in New York?

Jun. 24, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

How long does workers’ compensation last in New York? The answer is, it depends. For example, the type of injury, whether you are able to return to work, the severity of your injury, and various other factors are all considered with regard to the duration of your benefits. For serious injuries, you may be

Shulman & Hill Injury Lawyers Secures $5.1 Million Settlement for Client Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision on the Verrazano Bridge

May. 19, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

At Shulman & Hill, we are proud to stand with New Yorkers through every challenge. Recently, Senior Associate Attorney Michael Zogala at our firm secured a $5.1 million settlement for a client injured in a serious three-vehicle rear-end collision that occurred in 2021 — a case that underscores our dedication to fighting for the

New York Motorcycle Helmet Law

Apr. 22, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

New York has some of the toughest helmet laws in the country, requiring all motorcyclists to wear approved protective gear or risk fines and potential liability after an accident. Understanding these laws isn’t just about avoiding tickets—it can impact your safety, insurance claims, and legal rights. The motorcycle accident attorneys at Shulman & Hill

Cary London Takes On New Role as Senior Partner Trial Attorney at Shulman & Hill

Apr. 11, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

The team at Shulman & Hill is excited to announce that Cary London will be taking on a new role at the firm as Senior Partner Trial Attorney. After spending the last several years focused on Civil Rights cases as the firm’s Managing Partner of the Civil Rights division, Cary will now be utilizing

Can You Lose Your Job While on Workers’ Compensation?

Mar. 18, 2025
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

Can You Still Get Workers’ Compensation if You Go Back to Work?

Mar. 11, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

Workplace injuries can raise many questions. One of the most important is, “Will I still receive workers’ compensation benefits when I return to work?” In many scenarios, the answer is yes. You can return to work and still receive the medical treatment and benefits associated with your claim. You may still be entitled to

How to Get the Most Money From Your Insurance Claim

Feb. 21, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

When you suffer a personal injury, medical bills, lost income, and other expenses are likely mounting, straining your finances and well-being. Getting the most money from your insurance claim can make all the difference in your quality of life. The most effective way to maximize your insurance claim is to work with an experienced

How Pre-Existing Injuries Impact Workers’ Compensation

Jan. 22, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

A pre-existing condition in a workers’ compensation claim is an illness, injury, or health condition that predates your work-related accident. When a workplace injury aggravates a pre-existing condition to the extent that it prevents you from working at full capacity, you may be entitled to the same workers’ compensation benefits you could receive if

Accident and Injury Law Blog

Free Case Consultation