Do I Have A Case For Work Injury?

Learn More About The Workers Comp System

The workers compensation system provides coverage to eligible employees who are injured at work. If you’ve been hurt on the job, or if you’ve witnessed someone else being injured, it’s important to speak with an experienced work injury attorney as soon as possible.

At Markhoff & Mittman P.C., we work closely with clients to help them navigate the complexities of their workers compensation claims. We don’t just handle work injuries cases; we also help clients with family leave, wrongful termination, and other employment issues.

We are committed to helping our clients receive the maximum amount of benefits available under New York’s workers compensation law. Our attorneys represent clients in Bergen County, Essex County, Morris County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Middlesex County, Somerset County, Ocean County, Mercer County, Union County, and Warren County.

Work injuries can occur in a variety of different settings, and can take many forms. Some common types of injuries include:

• Back pain

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Cervical spine injuries

• Head injuries

• Shoulder injuries

• Spinal cord injuries

Our attorneys are able to draw upon extensive experience with these and other types of work injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, contact us today to discuss your legal options. We can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.

At Markhoff & Mittman P.C., we work closely with clients to help them navigate the complexities of their workers compensation claims. We don’t just handle work injuries cases; we also help clients with family leave, wrongful termination, and other employment issues.

We are committed to helping our clients receive the maximum amount of benefits available under New York’s workers compensation law. Our attorneys represent clients in Bergen County, Essex County, Morris County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Middlesex County, Somerset County, Ocean County, Mercer County, Union County, and Warren County.

Work injuries can occur in a variety of different settings, and can take many forms.

Some common types of injuries include:

• Back pain

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Cervical spine injuries

• Head injuries

• Shoulder injuries

Our attorneys are able to draw upon extensive experience with these and other types of work injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, contact us today to discuss your legal options. We can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.

The recent announcement that a number of employers are offering free coronavirus testing, especially to health care workers and others who are at risk of contracting the virus, is both admirable and laudable. However, the notion that any person can be tested at a moment's notice for COVID-19 raises important questions about whether we should be relying on such tests. As Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has said, "A test is only as good as the information we give it."

An employer's decision to require a test, without regard to symptoms, is a good thing, but many employers are taking that a step further. At least seven companies, including New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the United States Postal Service, are allowing employees to take a test without having to ask permission.

However, not every company is going as far as the MTA, which offers a free test to any employee with an appropriate medical condition. The test is administered at a local lab and results are available the next day. The MTA says it is not a replacement for a doctor's diagnosis.

Instead, the postal service is requiring all workers to undergo a screening, which requires a doctor's signature. The postal service says it is doing so to help protect the health and safety of its workforce. The USPS says it will continue to work with doctors and hospitals to develop the most effective protocols.

While some companies have taken the leap of faith and are allowing employees to be tested at the workplace, others are simply asking that any employee who has a fever, cough or shortness of breath should call in sick.

In addition to testing, the other big issue that needs to be addressed is how long an employee must be away from the office before they can return to work. Currently, the CDC advises that employees who are not feeling well stay home for at least 14 days, and preferably 21 days. Many companies, however, are imposing shorter periods of quarantine, with some limiting the time to just a few days.

Of course, there are concerns that these tests are not accurate or are overly broad. There are also fears that they may lead to an increase in false positives. A test that returns positive for COVID-19 does not necessarily mean that the person has the virus, and it also does not necessarily mean that the person will become infected.

As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, the purpose of these tests is to help prevent the spread of the virus. However, the agency also cautions that "the effectiveness of these tests cannot be determined from a single result."

So, while the idea of giving employees the ability to be tested for the virus is laudable, we need to proceed with caution. For now, the best approach is to monitor the situation and follow the guidelines of the CDC.