New Yorkers who can't work due to injury or illness have the option of long- or short-term disability insurance. It's important to know the differences between these types of insurance. What is disability insurance? Disability insurance is a type of coverage that...
Unable To Work Because Of An Illness Or Injury, But Unsure How Long Recovery Will Take? Seelig Law Offices Can Help You Sort Through Your Options. When you are suffering from a serious illness or injury, one of your key concerns is how long it will take to heal....
When you have an injury or illness that prevents you from working, the stress of the situation can hit you hard. Not only are you already in pain, but you are unable to continue gainful employment at the same time. Financial pressure quickly creeps in. Bills and...
Short-term Disability Insurance is a protection for workers that the State of New York requires most of its employers to offer. Unlike insurance programs such as Workers’ Compensation, which cover injuries that occur on the jobsite, short-term disability insurance...
New York employers are required to offer disability benefits coverage to employees injured out of the job. Employers can obtain this coverage for their employees through an insurance carrier approved by the state’s Worker’s Compensation Board or, if they are large...
What can I do if I was denied a job I was otherwise qualified for on the basis of my disability? The New York Times ran an article this week about a study recently presented by Syracuse and Rutgers Universities demonstrating that there is significant discrimination...
I have chronic asthma and suffer from frequent attacks. Could I be eligible for Social Security disability benefits? With any evaluation of Social Security disability benefits, the SSA will review the applicant’s occupational information as well as the medical...
Where does the law stand in terms of disability benefits for taxi cab drivers? In New York, a special short-term disability statute allows for workers across a wide variety of industries to enjoy some semblance of financial security when facing a short-term illness or...
Am I eligible for disability retirement benefits as an employee of the Department of Corrections? Fortunately, the financial security afforded by a disability pension through the State and City of New York is not limited solely to police officers and first responders....
Are Psychological Ailments Considered A Disability? A police officer began to suffer from anxiety and depression after responding to the 2012 Newtown shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school. The officer has been on disability due to a diagnosis of post-traumatic...
