Crane Collapse in Kiryas Joel Crushes Van
- posted: Dec. 31, 2025
Large construction cranes are common sights in New York City and other major urban centers, but this equipment is used anywhere work needs to done high off the ground. Located Read More
Defending Against Alleged Violations of the Construction Industry Fair Play Act
- posted: Dec. 16, 2025
The demanding nature of the construction industry often means that labor requirements change from project to project, or even from day to day within a given job. Even an expert Read More
Former State Psychiatric Worker Describes Years-Long Wait for Decision on NYS Retirement Disability
- posted: Nov. 30, 2025
Qualifying employees within the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) with a medical condition that permanently prevents them from doing their job are entitled to receive retirement disability Read More
Despite Improvements, SSDI Backlog Remains Near 1 Million Claims
- posted: Nov. 16, 2025
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a financial lifeline for individuals who qualify based on their medical condition and work history. Unfortunately, the system that reviews applications has Read More
Proposed New York Law on Workplace Temperature Standards Could Reduce Construction Accidents
- posted: Oct. 31, 2025
Construction work is more dangerous than almost any other type of employment. There are countless hazards that can cause a serious injury on a job site. A poorly built scaffold, Read More
Southern District Holds that Workers’ Compensation is Exclusive Remedy in Case of Alleged Co-Worker Assault
- posted: Oct. 16, 2025
In New York and elsewhere, a key premise of workers’ compensation law is that it bars employees from filing suit against their employers for injuries suffered on the job. While Read More
Appellate Division Affirms Workers’ Compensation Board Decision that Claimant’s Medical Claims Were Credible
- posted: Sep. 30, 2025
Disputed workers’ compensation cases often involve conflicts over the credibility of an injured employee’s medical claims. Each side presents evidence from doctors to support their side. In some situations, reasonable Read More
Construction Worker in Beacon Dies After Being Crushed By Excavator
- posted: Sep. 16, 2025
Infrastructure improvement offers numerous potential benefits to local residents and businesses. Many of these jobs require heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, excavators, backhoes and graders. While these machines can contribute Read More
Common Errors by Administrative Law Judges that Can Justify SSDI Appeals
- posted: Aug. 31, 2025
Learning that your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits has been denied can be very discouraging. However, if you believe you qualify for payments, you should not give Read More
Teacher’s Workers’ Compensation Appeal Based on Construction-Related Respiratory Issues
- posted: Aug. 16, 2025
Respiratory ailments can trigger some of the most complicated workers’ compensation disputes. There are numerous medical, behavioral and environmental reasons why someone might not be able to breathe properly. Pinpointing Read More
Tree Limb Kills Worker in Somers
- posted: Jul. 31, 2025
As temperatures rise in the New York area during the summer months, there is a surge in outdoor activities. While many people associate warm weather with trips to the beach Read More
CDC Details Harm Caused When Construction Workers Are Struck by Falling Objects
- posted: Jul. 16, 2025
Getting hit with a falling object at a construction site is no laughing matter. Even objects weighing only a pound or two can inflict severe harm on a victim if Read More
Two Cranes Collapse in Manhattan Accident
- posted: Jun. 30, 2025
High-rise construction in New York City and elsewhere is a complex undertaking. Cranes that rise high over streets present a danger to anyone in the vicinity unless the utmost care Read More
Potential Defenses in a New York Uninsured Employer Workers’ Comp Case
- posted: Jun. 16, 2025
Cases where a New York employer is accused of lacking mandated workers’ compensation coverage can result in substantial penalties, including criminal conviction or an order requiring the cessation of business Read More
What Are the Differences Between Ordinary, Accidental and Performance of Duty Disability Retirement Benefits?
- posted: May 31, 2025
Securing the benefits you are entitled to under the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) can be daunting. If you are permanently unable to work due to a Read More
SSDI Cost-of-Living Adjustment Set for 2025
- posted: May 16, 2025
Though many questions exist about the Social Security Administration (SSA) and how it will serve beneficiaries given government cutbacks, standard operations continue, including the annual payment increase based on inflation. Read More
