Disability Law

New Blog for PA Workers Comp.
While we regularly do Pennsylvania injury cases, PA Workers’ Comp. is something we don’t do here at the Ziff Law Firm. We generally refer PA Workers’ Comp. claimants to Athens, PA Attorney Jim Carroll...

N.Y. Workers Comp. and Unemployment Benefits
You can collect unemployment (UE) benefits while on Workers’ Comp. To qualify for UE: you must demonstrate recent substantial attachment to the labor market; must be out of work through no fault of your own; and you must be ready, willing, and able to work and must be actively seeking employment...

Important Time Limits and Your N.Y. Workers Comp. Case
  First, allow me to introduce myself. I’m Eric Johnson and I work with Jack Schamel in the Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability group here at the Ziff Law Firm...

Insurance Investigators and Other Potential Pitfalls to Your NY Workers Comp. Case
As I recommended in my recent post on insurance adjusters and no-fault insurance, I urge you to take caution when dealing with folks representing the other side in any accident case...

N.Y. Workers Comp. and Labor Market Attachment
Under New York Workers’ Comp. Law, a totally disabled claimant has no obligation to seek employment. However, a partially disabled claimant generally has an obligation to make a reasonable search for work of any kind within his or her work capacity...

NY Workers Comp. and Consequential Injuries
I mentioned “consequential injuries” in my recent post on why you need representation in your Workers’ Comp. case.  A consequential injury is an injury that occurs as a consequence of the original work related injury...

Worker's Compensation Laws Overview
Protect Workers From Injuries with plans that cover medical expenses and long-term or permanent disabilites

Workers Compensation Overview
Federal laws that cover workplace injuries

H-1B Visas
How to get professional worker's visa

Perdue Farms Faces Class Action By Hourly Workers
Perdue Farms Faces Class Action by Hourly Workers

Cintas Settles Laundry Workers' Class Action for $6.5 Million
Cintas Settles Laundry Workers' Class Action for $6.5 Million

Retired Steel Workers Win Pension Benefits Class Action for $51 Million
Retired Steel Workers Win Pension Benefits Class Action for $51 Million

Furloughed Workers
File Employment Lawsuits

Nevada Onion
Workers Injured, EPA Files Complaint

California Construction Workers
Seek Class Action Against BMHC