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Lost wage benefits are a critical source of financial support for many injured workers in New York. For those recovering from serious work-related injuries or illnesses, these payments often help cover basic living expenses when they’re unable to earn a paycheck. Starting July 1, 2025, New York will increase the maximum weekly benefit rate for…

Honoring a Champion for Injured Workers Across New York At Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP, we’re proud to celebrate a major milestone for Senior Partner Catherine M. Stanton, who was recently honored at the 6th Annual Top Lawyers of Long Island Awards Gala in the category of Workers’ Compensation. Hosted at The…

Every year on April 28, people around the world pause to remember workers who lost their lives or were seriously hurt on the job. It’s a solemn day known as Workers’ Memorial Day, and it’s meant to honor those workers and renew our commitment to making workplaces safer. But remembering isn’t enough; this day is…

Recognizing Legal Excellence in Workers’ Compensation Law Across the Region When it comes to protecting injured workers, Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP is proud to have two of Hudson Valley’s most respected attorneys leading the charge. Partners Richard T. Cahill Jr. and Paul Macerino have been recognized in the 2025 Hudson Valley…

Celebrating Excellence in Workers’ Compensation Law At Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP, we’ve always known our attorneys are among the best in the business. Now, it’s official—again. We’re proud to share that two of our attorneys, Kelly Koster and Catherine M. Stanton, have been named to the 2024 Super Lawyers New York…

On March 25, 1911, a devastating fire broke out at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City, claiming the lives of 146 workers, most of them young immigrant women. Trapped by locked doors and unsafe working conditions, they had no way to escape. The tragedy shocked the nation and led to some of the…

Understanding the Police Mental Health Crisis and the Urgent Need for Support The mental health crisis in law enforcement is an issue that can no longer be ignored. Every day, officers put their lives on the line to protect others, yet too often, their own struggles remain unseen. Police officers are three times more likely…

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board’s (NYS WCB) 2024 Annual Report reveals a notable decline in workers’ compensation claims compared to previous years. With 165,320 workers’ compensation claims assembled in 2024, the data suggests a leveling off in claim filings after several years of post-pandemic increases. The shift toward digital processing, workplace safety measures,…

Every day, thousands of construction workers build New York’s skyline, but for too many, the job ends in tragedy. In 2023, construction accident deaths continued to rise, exposing deep failures in workplace safety. Behind every statistic is a worker who never made it home, a family devastated by loss, and a preventable tragedy that demands…

Workers’ Compensation Now Covers Job-Related Mental Health Conditions New York workers who experience extraordinary job-related stress now have stronger protections under state law. Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed Legislation S.6635/A.5745, expanding workers’ compensation benefits to cover mental injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder, and major depressive disorder caused by workplace stress. Previously,…