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For many injured workers in New York, workers’ compensation benefits that cover lost wages are a financial lifeline. These payments help cover essential expenses when a job-related injury or illness prevents you from earning your regular income. Each year, New York adjusts the maximum and minimum weekly benefit rates based on statewide wage data—and a…

When you’re hurt at work, it can feel like your entire life suddenly runs through the workers’ compensation system, and a single medical report can flip everything upside down. For many injured workers in New York, that turning point is a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) that the insurance company says you have to attend if…

March is National Ladder Safety Month, a time to reflect on the risks workers face and the measures that can prevent injuries. On the surface, a ladder looks simple enough. Two rails, a row of rungs, and a straightforward job to get done. But when something goes wrong at height, even a fall of six…

Recognition matters in workers’ compensation law because injured workers need to know they are trusting their case to lawyers with real experience, strong reputations, and a proven commitment to this area of practice. That is why it is worth celebrating that Attorney Paul Macerino and Attorney Richard T. Cahill Jr. have both been named to…

Expanding Support for Families Across Long Island At Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP, our firm knows that serving the community goes beyond representing clients in the workers’ compensation process. We see every day how families can face unexpected hardships, whether from workplace injuries, serious accidents, or medical crises. That’s why we believe…

When A Construction Injury Ends Your Ability To Work Construction work doesn’t allow room for half-measures. When your body gives out, the job ends, often without warning. One fall, one crushed joint, one spinal injury, and suddenly the work you’ve relied on for years is no longer possible. For injured New York construction workers, Social…

Why These Conversations Matter For Injured New York Officers And Workers When a New York police officer gets hurt in the line of duty, the impact doesn’t stop with the immediate pain. A single incident can ripple through a career, a pension, and a family’s financial stability for decades. That’s why conversations about benefits, notice…

What Does Smart Manufacturing Mean For Worker Safety? Manufacturing floors remain among the most dangerous workplaces in the United States. Despite safety training, regulations, and decades of industrial standards, thousands of workers are injured every year by machinery, repetitive tasks, falls, and environmental hazards. In response, many employers are turning to artificial intelligence and smart…

How This Reform Protects Injured Workers Who Already Earned Their Disability Benefits When you are hurt at work in New York, everything changes. Daily routines disappear, income becomes uncertain, and medical decisions start shaping your future. For many injured workers, the most painful part is not the injury itself, but the feeling of being forced…

Workers Face Hidden Eye Hazards Every Day Eye protection is one of the simplest and most effective forms of workplace safety, yet thousands of New Yorkers suffer preventable eye injuries every year. What’s most surprising is when and how they happen. Most job-related eye injuries don’t occur during extreme emergencies or major accidents—they happen during…