The answer to this question has a few different answers. The money you lose from missing time at work because of a workplace accident is one of two primary benefits worker's compensation is meant to replace. The other is causally related medical treatment for the work-related injury. The initial period of... read more →
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31
Dec
16
The answer to this question has a few different answers. The money you lose from missing time at work because of a workplace accident is one of two primary benefits workers’ compensation is meant to replace. The other is causally related medical treatment for the work-related injury. The initial period... read more →
Dec
16
When you sustain an injury at work you will incur time and expense traveling to and from your doctor’s office. Workers’ Compensation Law § 13(a) requires an employer or its carrier to reimburse a claimant for expenses incurred in traveling to or from a hospital or a physician's office for... read more →
Dec
16
As most claimants in New York State are now aware, a conscious and concerted effort has been made over the last two years to tackle the perceived problems of long term opiate and narcotic use. As part of this policy, the Workers’ Compensation Board has issued Guidelines on the use... read more →
Oct
21
After an injury at work, many employers and insurance companies employ aggressive tactics to get people back to work. In many cases, employers require that your initial treatment be at one of their designated occupational health facilities. Under the law, your employer can do this. In many cases, these facilities... read more →
Oct
21
Many people wonder if a medical condition or problem is work-related because it was not caused by a specific accident while working. Maybe the condition was first noticed outside of work. Sometimes, we can't pinpoint a day, time or location when an injury happened, even though we know it was caused... read more →
Oct
21
Obtaining medical care for a Work Injury in New York State is can be complex. Your physicians are required to jump through hoops, file forms and your benefits are dependent upon the proper reporting of your injury and your degree of disability. Moving out of state can make things even more... read more →
Sep
16
Suffering an injury at work is scary and stressful. It is important to understand what benefits your worker’s compensation claim can provide for you and how a worker’s compensation lawyer can help. Under New York State Worker’s Compensation Law, injured workers have two types of benefits available to them as... read more →
Sep
16
When you sustain an injury at work you undoubtedly will find yourself in front of the Workers’ Compensation Board. Issues raised before the Law Judge are not the final determination. Both you and the insurance carrier have the right to file an Application for Board Review to a three member... read more →
Sep
16
How to choose the best workers’ compensation attorney for your situation may seem difficult. When choosing an attorney, make sure you feel comfortable with the firm and its experience and their track record. A good workers’ compensation attorney will always answer you with an honest assessment of your situation and... read more →