When New York workers are injured on the job or suffer an occupational illness, their priority should be addressing the injury or occupational disease so they return to health. Workers’ compensation benefits are a key part of that. As they improve, they will...
Back injuries can happen in any type of job. Most people associate back injuries with jobs involving physical labor, but back injuries can happen in office jobs that require a lot of sitting, as well. Sometimes a back injury happens because of a one-time event, such...
No matter what type of job you have, it is possible that you may slip and fall at work. Many slip-and-fall accidents occur at the workplace due to: Debris on the floor Uneven carpeting or flooring Damaged work equipment or property Losing balance or tripping over...
An on-the-job injury can take its toll. It can leave you with significant pain and physical limitations that make it impossible to work while you recover, and the medical expenses associated with your rehabilitative care and treatment can be enormous. This leaves many...
When employees think of a workers’ compensation claim, falls and accidents may come to mind. They may not be aware that a repetitive motion injury can also qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation overview In New York, if a worker has a...
Workers’ compensation is available for workers who are injured or become ill because of their job. If a claimant applies and their application is accepted, they will receive benefits. If an applicant’s claim is denied, they have the right to appeal the denial and...
When a person is injured or becomes ill on the job, they may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, and they may have questions about how much they will receive. These benefits are intended to provide financial support to the worker while they heal. Benefit...
If you’ve been injured on the job, then you’re probably worried about how you’re going to make ends meet. After all, even with good insurance your medical bills can overwhelm your finances, and your inability to work can leave you without the income that you need to...
In New York, employees are entitled to file a claim for workers’ compensation if they are injured or become ill due to their work environment. Workers can be injured by falls, heavy equipment or exposure to hazardous chemicals. They may not realize, however, that...
When you apply for workers’ compensation benefits in New York your doctor will submit a report to your employer’s insurer describing your injuries and how they are being treated. This report is used by the insurer and the Workers’ Compensation Board to determine the...