When you’ve suffered an injury at work, you should consider trying to find the best workers' compensation attorney in Western New York to handle your case. Working with an experienced workers' comp attorney can help ensure you get the benefits you deserve. If you’ve suffered a work injury you know... read more →
Aug
09
Aug
09
Yes, part-time employees are covered by Worker’s Comp Laws in New York State. As defined by the Worker’s Compensation Board. “under the Workers’ Compensation Law, most individuals providing services to a for-profit business will be deemed an employee of that business and therefore must be covered by the employer for workers’... read more →
Aug
09
The laws of worker’s compensation state that an employer does not have to hold a position for an employee that is out due to a work related injury. However, most employers are willing to wait, within reason, for an injured employee to return to the job. The federal Family and... read more →
Aug
09
If you’ve been injured in a work accident and have a NYS worker’s comp case pending, you should know that not all Doctor’s accept worker’s compensation insurance. The NYS Worker’s Comp Board compiles a list of Doctor’s who are authorized to treat injured workers. To search for a Doctor near... read more →
Aug
09
After being injured at work there are several things you should do to ensure that you are protecting yourself. Worker’s compensation claims often require that a number of things be done and documented in order to approve payments. Many people believe that visiting a doctor and getting documentation of the... read more →
Aug
09
A work accident can have a tremendous impact on you and your family’s financial well-being. Recovering from your injury should be your main concern. However, after a work accident, many employees are forced to focus on the financial impact of not being able to work. The Financial Impact of a... read more →
Aug
09
If a work accident results in a permanent injury, knowing the severity of your injury is important in determining the long term benefits that you may receive. What is permanent loss of use? An accident can result in permanent loss of use when a person suffers irreversible injuries to an... read more →
Aug
09
What is Voluntary Withdrawal from the Labor Market? Voluntary withdrawal from the labor market is when a claimant choses to stop working when they have a partial disability. This may sound illogical, however by doing this you could be jeopardizing your benefits if you do not follow the proper procedures.... read more →
Aug
09
If you have an open workers’ compensation claim, chances are that you have already experienced the effect of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Medical Treatment Guidelines. These guidelines currently govern the type, frequency and duration of medical care for injuries involving the back, neck, shoulder and knee. Such basic care... read more →
Aug
07
Worker’s compensation fraud is a big problem for insurance providers. Each year, millions of dollars are lost in fraudulent claims that have passed through the system successfully. Workers compensation fraud is a crime that is punishable by law and you if you are considering submitting a worker’s compensation claim, you... read more →