Countless Americans depend on advanced medical devices to improve their quality of life. But a speedy and sometimes lax approval process by the Food and Drug Administration means some risky devices are cleared without clinical testing and receive limited oversight once on the market. You should know the realities...
On October 20, 2022, Petro Cohen P.C. settled a $425,000 “wear and tear” claim for a 41-year-old server who alleged that her work duties cause or aggravated her spinal medical conditions. Through the firm’s representation led by Dan Rosenthal, Esq. she received court-ordered medical treatment including physical therapy, injections,...
An injury at work can lead to difficult and sometimes life-altering complications for workers. Will they ever return to work, how will they pay for extended care and rehabilitation, and who will pay the bills while they recover? Click here to read the October 2022 newsletter.
What To Do When Your Teenager Has A Car Accident? Having a teenager is stressful and having a teenage driver can be downright scary. Adolescent drivers are much more likely to be involved in a car accident than their more experienced counterparts. Teenage driving accident statistics are terrifying. The...
At some point in most people’s lives, they experience knee pain. The cause of knee pain can be age, health, recreational activities, and of course, work. Knee injuries at work often result from acute injuries, such as those from slip and fall incidents. Other times the injury may be...
Sometimes having more than one job is the best way to get by in this economy. But managing multiple jobs can prove difficult after you suffer an on-the-job injury. You have access to workers’ compensation benefits after a work injury, but can you have a new job while receiving...
We are pleased to report another victory in the Workers’ Compensation Court, once again proving “wear and tear” is real. Our client was a hardworking casino soft-count technician who had worked for casinos for more than 25 years. He had a previous neck surgery a number of years ago...
The hot, hazy, and lazy days of August are here. For many, there’s no better way to spend a summer day than on the water or cruising the great outdoors. Joyful times can quickly turn deadly, however, if you’re not vigilant about safety – at all times. Whether you’re...
Summer is synonymous with throwing the windows down and hitting the road. Despite increased costs at the pump, many Americans plan to travel. Unfortunately, summer is one of the most dangerous times to be driving, especially when long-distance travel might increase a person’s encounter with long-haul truckers. This month,...
You work hard for every dollar you make. And in doing so, pouring everything into the job day after day, injuries may occur. In most cases, work-related injuries are the type of things that happen suddenly and unexpectedly. But that is not always true. Over time, repetitive motion can...