Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid in Your New York Workers' Compensation Claim
- posted: Nov. 15, 2023
Securing your rights in a New York Workers' Compensation claim can be challenging. The complexities of the system demand attention to detail and a strategic approach. At Peter M. Cordovano, Read More
Tips for a Successful Workers' Compensation Appeal in New York
- posted: Nov. 15, 2023
Navigating the workers' compensation system in New York can be complex, and when a claim is denied, it can add stress and uncertainty to an already challenging situation. At Peter Read More
Mental Health in Workers' Compensation Cases: The Emotional Toll of Workplace Injuries
- posted: Apr. 24, 2023
As a workers' compensation attorney, I've seen firsthand the emotional and psychological impact that work-related injuries can have on my clients. Whether it's a serious physical injury or a traumatic Read More
Social Security Disability Back Pay: Understand & Maximize Your Benefits
- posted: Apr. 24, 2023
As a Social Security Disability (SSD) attorney with over 30 years of experience practicing in New York State, I understand how overwhelming it can be to navigate the complexities of Read More
Three Injured Officers Struggle to Receive Disability Pensions
- posted: Aug. 09, 2017
The New York Daily News recently reported that three members of the NYPD have been rendered unable to work but have failed in their attempt to collect their disability pensions. Read More
What to Expect from the Independent Medical Examination
- posted: Jul. 23, 2017
When you apply for workers’ compensation benefits in New York, the insurance carrier may request that you undergo an independent medical examination (IME). Despite the name, the IME is seen as Read More
EMT Struggles to Obtain NYCERS Disability Benefits.
- posted: Jun. 26, 2017
A recent report in the New York Post detailed the challenges confronted by one young man who is significantly and permanently disabled as a result of multiple injuries, both physical Read More
Toxic Exposure in the Workplace
- posted: May 22, 2017
Injuries received from dangerous chemicals can have some of the longest-lasting effects on your quality of life. In some cases, workers who have been exposed to dangerous substances have even Read More
Closed-Period Applications for Disability Benefits
- posted: Apr. 20, 2017
Sometimes the application period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be so lengthy that your condition will have improved by the time your application has been approved. Even though Read More
More Workers Killed on the Job as Code Violations Rise
- posted: Mar. 21, 2017
A report published by a New York governmental safety office has found that fatal injuries on construction job sites across the State of New York are on the rise. The report has Read More
The Five Most Common Causes of Workplace Injuries
- posted: Feb. 27, 2017
A study recently released by insurance carrier Liberty Mutual revealed the most common on-the-job injuries in the US. Read on to learn about the most common reasons people are hurt Read More
More On-the-Job Deaths in 2015 than Previous Six Years
- posted: Jan. 13, 2017
A recent report from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that more workers died on the job in 2015 than in the 6 previous years. New York had the Read More
When Diabetes Becomes a Disability
- posted: Dec. 20, 2016
Diabetes, whether Type I or Type II, can be managed in some patients, but it can become a debilitating disease in others. If you suffer from diabetes and are beginning Read More
Activities of Daily Living and Your Adult Function Report
- posted: Nov. 23, 2016
When you apply for disability, it is important to present an accurate picture of your physical abilities and the manner in which they’ve been curtailed by your injuries. The Social Security Read More
What Might a Private Investigator Use Against You in a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
- posted: Oct. 28, 2016
If you’ve been injured at work, you may encounter resistance from your employer when you try to make a claim for Workers’ Compensation benefits. Often, employers simply don’t want to incur Read More
Healthcare Workers Susceptible to Injury from Workplace Violence, Overexertion
- posted: Sep. 30, 2016
Healthcare workers such as nurses, nurse’s aides, and doctors work with people at their most needy, including at times when patients may be immobilized by an illness, suffering from ill Read More