The attorneys at Gacovino, Lake and Associates are trained in various areas of law, including premises liability, auto accidents, as well as cerebral palsy and other birth injury litigation. We have the experience in employment discrimination, workers’ compensation, and personal injury litigation to help you win your case. Contact the New York offices of the employment law and personal injury attorneys at Gacovino, Lake and Associates today; whether you're just down the road, or across the country, we can help.
Office workers who spend many hours of the day typing, construction workers who operate heavy equipment, and industrial workers who come into contact with asbestos are all at risk for some type of workplace injury, whether it is a back problem, carpal tunnel syndrome, or an asbestos-related cancer such as mesothelioma. Workers’ compensation is a benefit system designed to reimburse employees for medical expenses and other costs related to any injuries they incur on the job. They are eligible for these benefits no matter who is at fault for the accident; however, workers who accept these benefits forfeit the right to sue their employer. If you have been injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation. To learn more please contact the law offices of Gacovino, Lake and Associates in New York. Our attorneys will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
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The overwhelming majority of employees in the United States are entitled to standard workers’ compensation benefits. However, railroad workers are exempt. Instead, they are protected by the Federal Employees Liability Act, a law enacted in 1908 to allow railroad workers to sue their employers for any injury they incur while on the job. If you are a railroad employee who has been injured on the job, you may be entitled compensation.
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Many of today’s office jobs require workers to repeat the same motions over and over again, such as carrying heavy or awkward loads, typing, and using a mouse. The body has no time to rest between these movements, so people often develop repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and a number of other ailments. If your job duties have caused a repetitive stress injury, our attorneys can evaluate your case and determine if you should proceed with legal action.
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In many states, employees are hired on at at-will basis, meaning that they do not enter into a contract simply by accepting a job. This no-contract agreement allows either the employer or the employee to terminate the working relationship at any time for any nondiscriminatory reason. However, sometimes employers abuse this law, using it as an excuse to fire an employee whom they have no other justifiable reason to terminate. For example, an employee who reports sexual harassment may be labeled a “troublesome employee” and let go by reason of the no-contract agreement law, when in fact the company wanted to fire that person to avoid further problems. In other cases, a company may unfairly remove an older employee and replace him or her with a younger, new employee. No matter the type, wrongful termination is punishable by law. If you have been unjustly fired, you may be entitled to compensation.
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It is no secret that across the board, women earn less than their male counterparts, no matter their position or the industry. There are also fewer women in positions of power than men. And sadly, many women are passed up for salary increases they deserve or promotions they have earned solely because of their gender. If you or a loved one has fallen victim to sex discrimination, please contact Gacovino, Lake and Associates to discuss your legal rights.
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Despite numerous acts created to protect the rights of older workers (typically those age 40 or above), thousands of employees find that they are slowly being phased out of their jobs and companies, passed up for career advancement in favor of younger employees, and denied benefits they have earned because their employers think they are too old to handle the pressures or job duties at hand. Age discrimination is unconstitutional and will not be tolerated. Please contact Gacovino, Lake and Associates if you or a loved one has been the victim of age discrimination.
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Whether your case involves employment discrimination or workers' compensation, our lawyers can help. Contact the personal injury attorneys at Gacovino, Lake and Associates today.
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Sayville, New York 11782
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