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Diddy Trial Update 5/27/25: The Government Continues to Paint Diddy as Basically a Mafia Boss and That is Really Bad News for Him

Posted on May 27, 2025

By: Michael J. McConnell, New York Personal Injury Attorney As I mentioned in my blog post about the Diddy Trial last week, the case probably comes down to which narrative the jury believes. Was Diddy more akin to a mafia boss running a criminal organization? Or was he...

Kid Cudi’s Testimony Makes Diddy Look Like a Mafia Boss: Here’s Why That Might Be Important to the Jury

Posted on May 22, 2025

By: Michael J. McConnell, Attorney & Owner of the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell Kid Cudi’s testimony today in the trial against rapper Sean Combs (aka Diddy) might be an important moment if the jury ultimately convicts him. The facts of this case are...

Blindsided by a Denial on a Workers’ Comp Claim in New York? What Injured Workers Need to Know

Posted on April 13, 2025

By: Michael J. McConnell – workers’ compensation attorney in New York serving Westchester, NYC, Rockland, and Long Island. On top of the pain and uncertainty from a work-related accident, hearing that the insurance company denied your workers’ compensation claim can feel devastating. After all, you...

Top 5 Reasons Why Medical Treatment is Super Important for Your Workers’ Compensation Claim if You Got Hurt at Work in White Plains

Posted on April 8, 2025

By: Michael J. McConnell – Westchester County workers’ compensation lawyer serving Yonkers, White Plains, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, NYC, Rockland, and Long Island. If you got hurt at work in White Plains or anywhere else in New York, then seeking medical treatment for your injury is critical. It...

Pregnant Employees Hurt at Work in New York Can Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Posted on April 4, 2025

By: Michael J. McConnell – Westchester County Workers’ Compensation Lawyer serving Westchester, the Bronx, Rockland, Manhattan, and New York State. Each year, millions of working women in the United States will become pregnant. While continuing to work throughout a pregnancy is generally considered safe, there can be...

Accidents During a Commute: Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Injuries During a Work Commute in New York?

Posted on April 3, 2025

In New York, accidents that occur during a work commute are usually not covered by workers’ compensation, but there are exceptions to this general rule. In this article, I will discuss the following: The general “coming and going” rule in New York...

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How Long Do I Have to Report a Work Accident for New York Workers’ Comp?

Posted on April 2, 2025

To receive workers’ compensation benefits in New York, it is important to report the accident and injury to your employer timely. The failure to do so can have serious negative consequences, including a denial of your claim. In general, you have 30 days to report an injury from...

What is a Schedule Loss of Use Award in New York Workers’ Compensation? Understanding the Basics of SLU With a Helpful Example

Posted on April 1, 2025

In New York, if you get hurt at work and your injury results in permanent impairment, you can be entitled to financial compensation. This compensation for permanent impairment can be in addition to the temporary disability payments you may have received while you were out of work due to your injury.

How Much Do I Get Paid While on Workers’ Comp in New York?

Posted on March 31, 2025

If you have been hurt on the job in New York, you can receive payments for the time that you are off work due to your injury. These payments are typically referred to as “temporary disability benefits” since they are payments made to you during the temporary period that you miss from...