NY Appellate Court rules Google employee’s traumatic brain injury after company happy hour is compensable. Markhoff & Mittman P.C., Yonkers workers’ comp lawyers, emphasize the importance of legal support for employees injured during work-related events and the need for workplace safety beyond tradi
OSHA has fined Nunez Consulting Services Corp. $128,132 following the tragic death of a 27-year-old worker, who fell 20 feet at a Brooklyn construction site. This unusually high penalty highlights the urgent need for improved safety measures in the industry as addressed in this commentary…
This article was brought to you by NYS workers’ compensation lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman P.C This year has quickly begun to unravel with a tragic turn of events, a construction site collapse in the Borough Park section of Brooklyn claimed the life of a…
This article was brought to you by NYS workers’ compensation lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman P.C. In times of health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s vital to understand and tackle the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. Let’s break down a recent study…
This article was brought to you by NYS workers’ compensation lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman P.C. In a spirited response to the challenges created by rising inflation, the Social Security Administration announces a 3.2 percent increase in the checks of over 71 million Americans in…
This article was brought to you by NYS workers’ compensation lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman P.C. Due to a previous verdict made less than a decade ago by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Nielda Barker, an evidence property control specialist…
This article was brought to you by NYS workers’ compensation lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman P.C. , The Disability Guys. In a recent incident on August 9, 2023, a construction worker faced a harrowing accident at 200 Hamilton Avenue in White Plains, resulting in severe injuries. The…
This article is brought to you by the New York-based Workers’ Compensation law firm, Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. Smoke Covers the Northeast Millions of Americans who work outdoors face health risks due to poor air quality as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the Northeast. This past…
This article is brought to you by the Manhattan construction accident lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman P.C. A tragic construction accident unfolded in lower Manhattan, resulting in the death of one worker and injuries to three others. The incident occurred during the demolition of a…
A proposed new rule by the Department of Labor would require businesses that use gig workers to re-classify their independent contractors as employees. The proposed change would shake up industries
As more Americans take on work within the gig economy to make ends meet, exploring the legal issues that those with side hustles face is vitally important. Determining employment status
Over the course of the NFL’s 2021-2022 season, two major lawsuits have come out against the organization. One lawsuit related to the Miami Dolphin's former head coach,
