Recent Posts in Workers' Compensation Category
Posted on Jan 28, 2014 By Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnell & Ryan LLP
In the state of New York, any worker who is injured on the job or while performing a work-related task only has 30 days in which to provide his or her employer with a written or verbal notification of ...
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Posted on Jan 22, 2014 By Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnell & Ryan LLP
There are numerous factors that must be taken into consideration when determining the value of a construction accident claim. The severity of your injuries, the cost of medical and other ...
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Posted on Jan 17, 2014 By Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnell & Ryan LLP
Workers' compensation is a form of insurance coverage that employers are required to carry for the purpose of protecting their employees in the event of an unfortunate workplace accident. Other ...
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Posted on Nov 26, 2013 By Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnell & Ryan LLP
The legal team at Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnell & Ryan LLP is pleased to announce that Attorney William J. Ryan was recently successful in securing a $6 million settlement on behalf of his client, ...
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Posted on Aug 14, 2013 By Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnell & Ryan LLP
If you were recently injured in a New York construction accident, you may be wondering what steps you should take to secure compensation. While most manual laborers are entitled to workers' ...
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Posted on Jul 26, 2013 By Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnell & Ryan LLP
As you may know, slip and fall accidents pose a serious risk to the entire American population. Statistics show that nearly 17,000 people suffer fatal injuries in slip and fall accidents each year and ...
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Posted on Apr 25, 2013 By Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnell & Ryan LLP
Unfortunately, all employees in the state of New York are susceptible to the consequences of a work-related accident, but it could be argued that manual laborers are faced with an increased risk of ...
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Posted on Jan 3, 2011 By Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnell & Ryan LLP
If you have been injured in a construction accident, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your pain. Being involved in an accident is stressful and can put you out of work for days and even ...
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