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Your condition worsens with work activity? You might have a Workers’ Comp claim
We’ve blogged in the past about occupational diseases and the importance of considering whether this often overlooked theory of compensability applies to the facts of your case. Often, a claim that may seem unwinnable on its face finds new life as an occupational disease. A client who is considered, according to social security standards, of
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What if I’m hurt at work but don’t have a doctor?
Dan explains where you should seek medical attention if you don’t have a primary care physician.
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Can I get Workers’ Comp if I’m not at Fault?
You get hurt at work and it is not your fault. And technically, it’s not the employer’s fault either. Like with motor vehicle accidents, Workers’ Compensation in New York State is a no fault insurance based system. So what does this mean for you? The Workers’ Compensation system is designed to provide coverage for medical
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Could you have a CONSEQUENTIAL injury?
What happens if another body site starts hurting after your initial injury? For example, let’s say you injured your right knee. You had surgery a few months later, and recovery is not going well. You spend months in physical therapy and develop a limp. Because you have been favoring your right leg, your left knee
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Workers’ Compensation Claim Tips
When filing a workers’ compensation claim there are a few things you need to keep in mind. As with any set of laws, the NYS Workers’ Compensation system can be a difficult one to navigate alone. If you are injured while working there are things you can do to help secure your claim and protect
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WORK-RELATED CONDITION THAT IS NOT A RESULT OF AN “ACCIDENT”
It is easy for workers, employers, and insurance companies to clearly define an injury that resulted from a specific accident at work. Slip and fall, machine accident, lifting a heavy object, to name a few. What is harder to grasp are the conditions that develop over time as a result of work activity or
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Estate Planning is for EVERYONE
Sometimes when people hear the words “asset protection” or “estate planning” they think those terms do not apply to them. They may think estates are only for the wealthy, or that only the rich have assets. But everyone has an estate. Your estate is made up of everything you own – home, vehicles, any investment
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Workers’ Comp Offset of Social Security Disability Benefits
If you are a recipient of both Workers’ Compensation (WC) and Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you have likely heard the term “offset” when it comes to the two benefit programs. SSD benefits are offset, or reduced, by the receipt of WC. This is why it is important to be sure Social Security has all
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No More Administrative Decisions from the Board?
The Workers’ Compensation Board has recently adopted a new policy as of 1/22/16 entitled “Reduction of Administrative Determinations for Claims with No Lost Time.” While it seems relatively harmless because it pertains to injured workers with no lost time from work, it actually speaks to an inaction by the Board which may result in problems
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Can your WC or SSD benefits affect you at tax time?
Now that the year has come to a close, tax season will be upon us soon. There are a few things that you should be reminded of when filing your federal tax return if you are a recipient of Workers’ Compensation or Social Security Disability benefits. Generally speaking, Workers’ Compensation indemnity benefits are not considered
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