Workers’ Comp & Personal Injury Law From Every Angle: The S & S Blog

Uber & Lyft Drivers Now Covered for Workers’ Comp Injuries

Good news for Uber and Lyft drivers! On December 20, 2019, New York State mandated Workers’ Compensation coverage for all Uber and Lyft drivers injured in the course of providing a prearranged trip to a customer. These drivers were deemed to be employees of the New York Black Car Operators’ Injury Compensation Fund. Interestingly, this… Read More

Workers’ Compensation Board Changes How Medications and Surgeries are Approved

On December 5, 2019, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) announced what they call a “drug formulary.” This formulary is basically a list of medications that can be prescribed to injured workers without prior authorization from the WCB. The medications are listed based on their effectiveness and appropriateness for the treatment of injuries… Read More

Legalese Defined: Social Security Disability– Substantial Gainful Activity

To be eligible for disability benefits a person must be unable to engage in substantial gainful activity. In Social Security Disability cases substantial gainful activity means that you are working and earning more than a certain amount of money, which is set by law and changes each year. If the Social Security Administration finds that… Read More

Anthony Poselovich Memorial Foundation: Warriors Come in all Sizes

Segar & Sciortino has been part of the Rochester community for over 25 years. The attorneys and staff are proud of the various organizations and charities they support through donations and their personal time. Jason Poselovich, a Partner at Segar & Sciortino, is Co-Founder of the Anthony Poselovich Memorial Foundation . The foundation was created… Read More

Proud to Support Future Rochester Legal Professionals with Scholarship Opportunities

As part of the Rochester legal community for over 30 years, Segar & Sciortino takes pride in giving back through the donation of multiple scholarships each year. Since 2017, Segar & Sciortino has provided scholarships to students in four Rochester area high schools; Aquinas Institute, Brighton, Honeoye-Falls Lima and Palmyra-Macedon. The Segar & Sciortino Award… Read More

Our Commitment to Volunteering in Rochester NY

Segar & Sciortino has been part of the Rochester community for over 25 years. The attorneys and staff are proud of the various organizations and charities they support through donations and volunteering in Rochester NY. Each year Segar & Sciortino is honored to sponsor and participate in the Fairport Baptist Homes Swing for the Seniors… Read More

Do I have a slip and fall lawsuit?

I just fell on ice and was injured…do I have a slip and fall case?  Whether it was the result of freezing rain producing a set of slick steps, or a snow-covered ice patch left in the wake of a storm, almost everyone living throughout Western New York can recall a time where they suffered… Read More

Avoiding Common Workers’ Compensation Claim Mistakes

The Workers’ Compensation claim process can be a complex one, particularly if you are trying to file your case without the help of a qualified Workers’ Comp attorney.  There are several mistakes an individual can make after they are injured on the job which could cause their claim to be denied.  However, some Workers’ Compensation… Read More

Positive Impact of Working While Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits

One of the most common misconceptions Workers’ Compensation clients have is that returning to work at a lower wage than their pre-accident wage is a bad thing. Many people believe that an injured worker will be punished with the loss of their Workers’ Compensation benefits if they start a new job which is not true.… Read More

Can I work while I am on Social Security Disability?

Yes. Many people don’t realize that you can work while receiving Social Security Disability benefits within certain parameters. First, if you are able to return to work at some point you need to notify the Social Security Administration of your return so you don’t enter into an overpayment situation. Social Security will allow you to… Read More