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WTC-site worker seriously injured in fall

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:26:42 +0000

A construction worker has been seriously injured after a fall of approximately 14 feet which occurred while the man was working at One World Trade Center. If you or someone you love has been injured in a job site accident and isn’t getting the workers’ compensation that he or she deserves, the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help.

The man was working on a doorway in One World Trade Center, approximately 100 feet above street level when the accident occurred. According to reports, he was seriously injured when he fell 14 feet onto a plywood floor, although the extent of his injuries is unclear. Emergency responders took him to Bellevue Hospital, where was listed as being in serious condition.

One World Trade Center is currently under construction.

If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident, you deserve workers’ compensation payments to help you pay for your medical bills and support your family. If you’re not receiving this compensation, the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help. Contact us today by calling 800-346-5529 to find out more.

NY Trucking Company Ordered to Pay After Underreporting Payroll

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:26:40 +0000

A trucking company based in Colonie, NY has been ordered by the state to pay $315,600 to the New York insurance fund after it was discovered that the company was underreporting payroll in order to avoid paying for workers’ compensation. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job and isn’t getting the money you need, the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to get you the money you need.

According to the state’s Insurance Department, Eagle River, Inc, had already paid $150,000 of the debt. Prosecutors say that the company was underreporting their payroll by approximately $2.2 million over a three-year period. An audit by state investigators showed the discrepancy, which the company had been exploiting in order to pay lower insurance premiums.

If you or someone you love has been injured in the workplace and isn’t receiving the compensation that he or she deserves, contact the New Jersey workers’ comp attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.

Workplace Errors Continue to Cost Employees

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:25:23 +0000

Despite a general push to prevent accidents in the workplace, workers continue to be injured on the job. According to recently published statistics, approximately 100,000 New Jersey workers experience workplace injuries every year. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the money you need.

According to the report, the state’s workers’ compensation programs pay about $1.5 billion to injured workers every year. Unfortunately, not everyone receives the workers’ compensation benefits that they deserve. Studies indicate that a large number of employers encourage their employees to cover up injuries.

If you or someone you love has been injured in the workplace, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injury. Contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.