Many people in New York City continue to work at their jobs even well after they turn 65. There are what the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics calls older workers working in a wide range of careers, including industrial jobs, construction and other careers that have...
Workers’ Compensation
Do you have a workers’ compensation hearing coming up?
Many people who are unfamiliar with the workers’ compensation system in New York may think that getting these benefits is just “automatic” when they suffer an on-the-job injury or contract an illness due to their employment. But, the fact of the matter is that...
Getting a second opinion through workers’ compensation
Can you get a second opinion from a medical care provider if you are going through workers' compensation? Yes, under New York's workers' compensation system you can get a second opinion, but you should be careful about how you do it. You may have to follow some...
Can workers’ compensation cover an injury during a lunch break?
For employees in New York City, the question of whether an injury sustained during a lunch break or while walking to or from work qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits can be perplexing. Your eligibility hinges on several factors, including the location, timing...
Know the facts about settling a workers’ compensation claim
For New York City workers who are injured on the job and seek workers’ compensation benefits, it is an undeniable relief when they are approved. Still, getting weekly benefits might not be the best long-term option and settling the case could be wiser. Those who are...
Pre-existing conditions and workers’ compensation
Many workers know that if they are injured or become ill while on the job, they may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. However, they may not be aware of how a pre-existing condition could affect those benefits. Workers' compensation process It’s important to...
A third of all workplace injuries occur during the first year
Whether it is due to a career change or the need to make additional money, many individuals in New York and elsewhere will begin new jobs during the holiday season. With a rush to meet consumer needs, seasonal help is often sought at stores, restaurants, construction...
How working more than one job impacts workers’ compensation
In New York, many people work more than one job. For some, this is necessary to make ends meet. Others are trying to earn money at one job while working in a preferred vocation for the future. Still others are simply moonlighting. Regardless of the circumstances,...
Recovering workers’ compensation after a construction injury
Many New York construction workers are injured when working on a construction site each year. Many construction site accidents come from slipping, tripping or falling and the resulting injuries are serious and sometimes deadly. Recent statistics show the prevalence of...
Addressing a denied workers’ compensation claim
If you are injured at work or suffer a work-related illness, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits and there is a process you can follow to apply. Injuries and illnesses may include broken bones, spinal injuries, head injuries, and exposure to toxic...