As a first responder, you put in grueling hours of hard work to keep others safe. Unfortunately, getting injured is highly likely when you put your life at risk everyday just by doing your job.
Workers’ compensation for first responders in New York
Mother of well-known actress faces DWI, related charges
The mother of a celebrity actress receives some unflattering media attention herself after being arrested for DWI while on Long Island. According to police, the woman was leaving the mall on a recent evening and rear-ended an SUV. She then allegedly intentionally left the scene of the accident without exchanging information with the driver of the SUV. The driver of the SUV followed her to her home while contracting police in the process.
What does workers’ compensation entitle employees to recover?
Sustaining a severe injury while on the job can be devastating in many ways. You could also experience stress by worrying about returning to work. Fortunately, there are benefits available that can help you out in a situation like this. If a serious injury has left you unable to provide for your family, understanding your workers’ compensation rights can help you receive compensation.
Is a legal claim possible when claiming workers' compensation?
Workers in the neighborhoods of New York City, or the Rockland County suburbs for that matter, may get hurt in a car accident or some other accident that is not the responsibility of either the worker or the worker's employer. For instance, if someone is driving for her employer while on the clock and gets hit by a negligent driver, she may have a valid legal claim against the driver. Nevertheless, because she was on the clock and doing work for her employer, she also likely has a viable workers' compensation claim.
