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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
New York provides workers' compensation benefits to employees who are injured at work. The system is a no-fault system, meaning that you do not have to prove anything other than that your injury occurred while working. Almost all businesses are required to provide...
Many workers in New York have probably heard of repetitive motion injuries and, for some, the first example of this type of injury that comes to mind is carpal tunnel syndrome. However, there are many other types of repetitive motion injuries and disorders – some of...