Posted on June 11th, 2010
The first responders to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center may receive as much as $712 million settlement. The workers were exposed to toxic dust when they responded to the scene causing long-term respiratory issues in some cases.
More 11,000 firefighters, police officers, construction workers, and EMS workers make up the plaintiffs in the case. If they were exposed to the dust from the rubble and within seven months of the attacks experienced asthma symptoms, they may be able to receive compensation.
If you or a loved one has suffered an illness from the workplace, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod, P.C. by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on April 30th, 2010
The Connecticut State Senate Wednesday approved a bill to allow police officers to receive worker’s compensation for stress following the use of deadly force on a mammal.
The bill comes after the 2009 killing of a 200-pound pet chimpanzee in Stamford last year, wherein a police officer was forced to shoot the animal after it attacked a number of people.
The officer testified to lawmakers that he suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after the experience but that he was denied worker’s compensation coverage for the incident.
Current law allows an officer to receive worker’s compensation following the shooting of a human, but not an animal. The bill must now pass the House after receiving Senate approval.
The ins and outs of worker’s compensation can be complicated. If you believe you have been injured or suffered from a work related incident and been unjustly excluded from worker’s compensation benefits, contact the New Jersey worker’s compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
Posted on March 30th, 2010
A 35-year old man from Monroe Township, New Jersey was injured in an accident on a construction site on Thursday. The construction worker was hurt when a bucket that was being connected to a backhoe slid down a 20-foot ditch and pinned him at the bottom. The man was transported to a local hospital for medical attention after fellow workers and firefighters helped get him out of the ditch.
Workplace accidents can have a lasting effect on your life and your finances. If you have been hurt in an accident on the job, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 to discuss your legal options.
Posted on March 10th, 2010
The New York Insurance State Fund successfully forced a former Broome County woman to pay nearly $36,000 in restitution for workers’ compensation payments she collected while claiming to be unable to work. The woman was asked to repay the company after she was found working at a Walgreens in Virginia. According to sources familiar with the story, the woman had been collecting workers’ compensation payments for approximately five years.
If you have been injured on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. It is important to consult an experienced attorney if you have been wrongly denied benefits or if you would like to know more about your legal options. For assistance with your claim, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on March 8th, 2010
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.
Posted on February 24th, 2010
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.
