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When Your Injury Might Not Be Covered by Workers’ Comp
As a general rule, if you are injured on the job in New York, you will be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. However, there are exceptions to the rule. Also, the definition of “on the job” can be a grey area that excludes certain injuries, to the surprise of the injured worker. Injuries outside the
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Workers Comp or Personal Injury?
Should I File a Workers’ Comp Claim or a Personal Injury Lawsuit? You probably know by now that if you get hurt at work, you are most likely eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits, which cover the cost of your medical treatment and your lost wages for missed work. You might be wondering, however, if
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The Differences Between Workers’ Comp and FMLA
New York’s workers’ compensation laws protect injured employees by ensuring their job-related medical bills are paid and by providing cash benefits for missed work. There is also a Federal law in place for the benefit of workers who suffer from a “serious health condition” and have to miss work. That law is the Family Medical
Continue ReadingCan I Get Fired for Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim?
The workers’ compensation system in New York covers almost all employees in the state and provides benefits to those who get injured at work or suffer from work-related illnesses. Despite the availability of cash benefits and payment for medical treatment, many eligible workers leave money on the table by declining to file their workers’ comp
Continue ReadingLooking for Work while Receiving Partial Disability Workers’ Comp Benefits
New York’s workers’ compensation laws provide benefits for injured workers who have been hurt on the job. The system does not only benefit those workers who are permanently disabled from work, but also those who are temporarily disabled, whether to a total or partial degree. Any employee claiming workers’ comp benefits for a temporary partial
Continue ReadingWorkers Compensation for Truck Drivers and Delivery Workers
Common injuries suffered by truck drivers and delivery workers Drivers of commercial trucks and delivery vehicles are crucial to our nation’s economy- without them, consumers would not have access to the assortment of goods and products that they do, and commerce would slow to a snail’s pace. Unfortunately, the valuable service that truck drivers and
Continue ReadingConstruction Workers and Workplace Injury
There is no doubt that construction is a dangerous industry. Fortunately, many workplace safety regulations have been put in place to protect construction workers from injury. Still, due to the abundance of hazards, not to mention the physically demanding nature of the job, accidents and injuries still occur at a high rate. Because of the
Continue ReadingInjury at work? Here’s what you need to know.
If you have suffered a workplace injury in New York, you are most likely entitled to receive benefits under our state’s workers’ compensation laws. Although the workers’ compensation system is designed to help injured workers, it can be a struggle to get the employer or insurance company to cough up any money. Workers’ comp is
Continue ReadingCommon Workplace Injuries in the Healthcare Field
In New York, some of our most valued workers are those who go to work every day helping others in the healthcare field. Nurses, patient technicians, physician assistants, and other healthcare employees are vital to the lives and well-being of their patients, but their jobs also involve significant risk of injury. On-the-job injuries in the
Continue ReadingWorkers’ Compensation for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Individuals who suffer from workplace injuries in New York are eligible for workers’ compensation, even if their injuries develop slowly over time. In fact, one of the most common workplace injuries is carpal tunnel syndrome, a repetitive stress injury that affects the wrist and hand. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is the
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