A Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) award in New York is a cash award for permanent loss of function in certain body parts, even if the worker has returned to the job. These awards usually apply to injuries involving an arm, hand, leg or foot, as well as hearing or vision,...
Getting hurt at work is stressful enough. This stress can compound when workers’ compensation then denies medical treatment or refuses a specific procedure, medication or specialist visit. Thankfully, a denial is often a procedural hurdle, not the final word. The key...
Falls remain one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in New York City, affecting workers in office buildings, construction sites and many other work environments. However, a fall alone does not prove liability. A successful claim requires evidence showing that...
After a workplace injury, a worker’s priority should be recovering rather than worrying about their finances. New York takes workplace injuries very seriously. As a result, many injured workers may qualify for certain benefits through the workers' compensation system....
If your workers' comp check suddenly drops, you may not know why. New York's workers' compensation system allows insurers to reduce your benefits under specific legal conditions. Maximum medical improvement A doctor may declare that you have reached Maximum Medical...
Wrist pain does not always come from one sudden injury. For many Queens workers, it builds slowly after months or years of scanning items, typing, cleaning, lifting, driving, using tools or working on an assembly line. At first, the pain may seem minor. Then numbness,...
Many people believe that workers’ compensation only applies to serious injuries sustained in physically demanding jobs. However, that is no longer the case. In New York, the qualifications now include other forms of work-related harm, including chronic strain and...
A workplace injury can interrupt your income and create medical uncertainty. However, small mistakes before filing a workers’ compensation claim in New York can reduce benefits or lead to delays. Missing the 30-day employer notice rule New York law mandates injured...
Serious on-the-job injuries frequently follow specific incidents. Another worker might knock something over or a piece of equipment might malfunction, for example, resulting in immediate injuries. Other times, how a worker moves while performing their job can cause...
When a workplace injury occurs, the immediate concern is often physical recovery. You likely soon realize the secondary crisis: financial survival. In New York, workers' compensation is designed to keep you afloat, but understanding the gap between your previous...