If you are injured in a car accident while performing your job duties, New York's workers' compensation program should provide benefits to pay for your medical care and help with your loss of income while you are recovering. Depending on the circumstances, your own...
Despite the many challenges in 2020, the staff and attorneys at Chopra & Nocerino stayed determined and focused on helping others. The results speak for themselves. When Top Verdict released the Top 50 New York personal injury settlements, our firm claimed a...
Scaffolding falls are one of the most common construction accidents that affect New York families. The sad reality is that scaffolding collapses and the like leave these families reeling. The unexpected medical expenses and lost wages can make it difficult to make...
The hours and days following a Brooklyn motor vehicle accident can be stressful and overwhelming to say the least. Insurance companies can add to that stress, which is why you should avoid speaking to them as much as possible. Filing an insurance claim after an...
If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by a tractor-trailer, bus, government vehicle, or snow plow, then you’ve probably got extensive damages that have reshaped the way you live and enjoy your life. You might be struggling after a truck accident to make ends...
There are many Brooklyn area residents who work in the construction industry. Construction jobs are usually well-paying and allow a person to provide for their family and have a comfortable life. They can also be dangerous jobs with hundreds of people injured in the...
Before workers' compensation laws were enacted, a worker who was injured on the job was in a tough spot if they didn't have insurance. They might file a personal injury lawsuit against their employer, but to be successful, they would have to prove that their...
During this season, the team at Chopra & Nocerino is thankful for our clients and our community. As a way to give back, we sponsored an event that gave away more than 5,000 turkeys to anyone who needed one to make their holiday a bit more special. We look forward...
FireStarter Speaking and Consulting has released its "2019 People in Construction Report," which shows that many construction professionals are doing little to improve safety in the industry. Of those executives who were surveyed for the report, 85% said they believe...
Almost half of the worker fatalities in 2017 were in the construction and transportation industries according to global investment firm Conning. Workers in New York should know that there are several factors involved in this trend. One is a lack of healthy workers and...
