We may not think about our rights under New York workers’ compensation law until the time comes where we are injured at work and need benefits. Almost every employer in the state must make workers’ compensation coverage available to eligible employees. The following employees are legally required to be covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Employees at for-profit workplaces First, any…
Whether you have few assets or a sizable estate, one step you could take that would benefit your loved ones in the long run is executing a comprehensive estate plan that will provide for their needs and make your wishes unequivocally clear. However, there are some pitfalls to avoid when estate planning. Pitfall 1: Failing to name the proper beneficiaries…
Physical labor, such as that carried out in a warehouse, can take a toll on your body. Making matters worse are tight deadlines, repetitive motions, and a lack of adequate safety procedures and equipment. As a result, many workers are injured on the job, leaving them in a difficult financial position as they try to find a way to obtain…
Many Staten Island residents have taken the time to create their estate plan. They understand that having this plan in place can help ensure a person’s assets are distributed as a person intends. But even those who have an estate plan in place may need to revisit it to make sure their digital assets are included. Estate planning is always…
You may have just celebrated a big birthday. Perhaps, you turned 70 and are planning a summer cruise to celebrate. You’re grateful for your good health. Yet, you know you aren’t getting any younger. And your spouse has diabetes and needed open-heart surgery last year. When should you start planning for when you’ll need long-term care? Planning ahead First, you…
Far too many people wait too long to create an estate plan. This is primarily on account of individuals struggling to come to terms with the reality that they will eventually pass away. It’s completely understandable. This is a difficult topic that isn’t easy to talk about. But in order to provide for your loved ones as best as possible…
Workers’ compensation can provide you with help if you suffer an on-the-job injury. It can be quite helpful when you cannot return to work due to your injury, and it will pay your medical expenses related to the incident. It is a no-fault system, which means that you do not have to prove your employer was at fault. However, this…
You may plan on retiring at some point, or you may want to work until the last possible moment. Regardless of your hopes for the future, you need someone there to take the reins after you step down. New York business owners like you may handle business matters via an estate plan. One of the major elements is passing on…
You might think estate planning is only for the ultra rich, people with large esteemed estates. But this is not true. In fact, everyone needs an estate plan, no matter what their level of wealth is. Estate planning has many important benefits that can help both you and your family in the long run, regardless of the size of your…
Estate plans are one of the most comprehensive ways to plan for the unexpected, but the whirling vortex of legal terms can leave you confused and concerned. With a host of similar-sounding terms, in your paperwork, you may face some uncertainty about potential gaps in your estate plan. The confusion surrounding the terms “health care directive” and “health care proxy”…
Although the Covid-19 pandemic sweeping the United States is demonstrably worse than it has ever been, states are reopening (which is largely contributing to the explosion in new cases). That means more people going back to work. While the return to work is good for the economy, it puts many employees in serious danger. And due to a lack of…
Although many people are working from home now due to the Coronavirus, there are still plenty of New Yorkers who need to travel to and from work every day. Most employees are covered for injuries that occur at work and in the scope of employment. But what about injuries that occur during the daily commute? Unfortunately, these injuries are not…
