Can You Get Workers’ Comp for PTSD? When you sustain a physical injury in the workplace, workers’ compensation can replace your lost wages while you are unable to work. The same can apply for mental injuries like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While the laws surrounding workers’ comp for mental health conditions are more nuanced than…
Workers’ Comp or Lawsuit? 3 Considerations When you get injured at work, one of your first thoughts may be to file for workers’ compensation. Workers’ comp can cover lost wages while you are unable to work. But you may have other options. In addition to workers’ comp, you may be able to file a personal…
Can You Get Workers’ Comp for Depression? When you think of workplace injuries, you probably think of visible wounds like a broken leg, lacerations, or burns. You may not consider that mental health injuries and conditions apply as well. Seeking workers’ compensation for depression and other mental health conditions isn’t always easy, though. What evidence…
Denied Workers’ Comp? 5 First Steps to Appeal When you’re injured at work, you expect workers’ compensation to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. Sometimes, however, the insurance company denies your claim.If you’re denied workers’ comp, the insurance company may have a legitimate reason. Maybe you didn’t report the incident within the given time…
In 1989, the Clery Act was passed in response to a college campus assault of a freshman by another student. Since then, colleges and universities are required to keep and disclose records of criminal activity committed on their campuses. In 2006 the “common application” came into use as a way to collect criminal history information…
In the state of New York, it is not possible to expunge your rap sheet. However, your Staten Island lawyer can help you to seal your record and prevent it from being seen by most parties. It is a lengthy process and you will need the help of a Staten Island lawyer to make…
A felony is considered a more serious crime than the many misdemeanors that are listed in New York law books. In most cases, a felony is a violent crime that can have punishments ranging from one year in prison to the death penalty, if the death penalty is in force. Being convicted of a…
When a Staten Island lawyer takes on a criminal case, their first thought may be to try and get a plea deal. Just as most civil cases end with a negotiated settlement, many criminal cases end with a plea bargain that means the case does not go to court. Plea bargains are used in…
The Internet has created a lot of different types of opportunities for different groups of people, and that includes criminals. As far as law enforcement is concerned, the Internet is still a new domain where criminals are trying desperately hard to stay ahead of the authorities when it comes to committing crimes. To get…
The kind of criminal defense attorney Staten Island residents rely on is one who recognizes the differences between a summons, desk appearance, and a full blown arrest. While you never want to get involved in any tangles with the law, you can help yourself out by understanding what these three legal tools are and…