Under New York law, permanent total disability, or PTD, refers to the benefit to which an employee is entitled if he or she is permanently and totally disabled from the ability to work. PTD can also refer to the disability itself. A PTD benefit is usually only paid if the employee is unable to work ... Read More
This is an interesting question. Doctors often perform laser treatments for skin resurfacing, as an elective cosmetic procedure. It is, however, sometimes a medically necessary procedure to correct a condition or injuries such as burns or abrasions. If you’re injured because of someone else’s carelessness or negligent behavior, that party is liable for your medical ... Read More
They say that no good deed goes unpunished. If you suffered an injury while trying to break up a fight between dogs, or while stepping in to protect another person from a dog attack, you’re ruefully aware of the truth in that cliché. One moment, everything is fine, and the next, you’re caught in a ... Read More
FEARS One of the fears is having an attorney who is not responsive. The number 1 complaint of clients is their attorneys don’t return their calls. We return all client calls. Returning client phone calls is not just a matter of common courtesy, but it’s about respect. We respect our clients! PITFALLS One of the ... Read More
Under New York law, pain and suffering refers to “physical or mental distress” for which one can seek damages in a civil lawsuit. The complainant must show that the defendant’s negligence caused the pain and suffering, in order to win such a suit. Pain and Suffering and Your Personal Injury Lawsuit In a personal injury ... Read More
A permanent partial disability, or PPD, benefit, is an amount set by law. An employer’s worker’s compensation policy pays this benefit to an employee who suffers the permanent partial disability. The amount varies dependent on the disability itself. A victim who has sustained an incomplete, but permanent, disability may qualify for benefits as set by ... Read More