Safety at Work Rochester, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – Workers with UPS and the U.S. Postal Service are under continued threat, officials said, from attacks and injury. Officials in Rochester, N.Y., said a woman has been accused […]

Case File Allegations of forcible rape, revenge porn, and more could not support a negligent supervision action against Fox News due to New York's exclusive remedy provision. Simply Research subscribers have access to the full […]

State Snapshot BASIC RULE  Workers' compensation is the sole remedy for employees who suffer injuries or illnesses that arise out of and in the course of employment. N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 29(6).  This means […]

Long Island, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has barred an orthopedic spinal surgeon from treating patients with workers’ compensation claims. State officials allege Dr. Joseph Weinstein, a surgeon working in […]

Adjuster Essentials Core Benefits Overview Benefit Type Details Medical Care Covers all necessary treatment from authorized providers. No out-of-pocket costs. Temporary Disability (TD) Up to 2/3 of average weekly wage, subject to state max (e.g., […]

A sudden jolt. A scrape of metal. A moment of panic that passes when you realize it wasn’t that bad. For many drivers in Queens, a minor fender-bender is just an inconvenience—something you walk away […]

Safety at Work New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – A New York City cop, a building guard, a corporate executive, and an employee of the building’s owner were the victims of a lone gunman in a […]

Safety at Work Queens, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – A man has been charged with attempted murder after attacking an airport worker at the Howard Beach-JFK Subway station, officials said. Courtney Jacobs, 38, of Liberty Avenue, was indicted last week […]