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September 2018 Articles
What happens if my employer doesn’t have workers’ comp insurance?
It’s difficult to fathom that an employer in New York, required to have workers’ compensation insurance, would choose to not carry it. Yet, some employers don’t have coverage. Fortunately, if you get hurt on the job and then find that your company doesn’t have the necessary insurance, there are still...
I’ve been denied recommended injury treatment. What now?
Medicine is a science. Or, it’s an art. Maybe it’s both. Insurers and medical practitioners can’t achieve consensus. The disagreement has special implications for New York workers injured on the job. Workers’ compensation mandates coverage for medical treatment for work injuries – within set guidelines. If you and your doctor decide...
Insurers track your social media posts for ways to deny claims
Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat and Instagram are the most-used social media platforms by adults in the United States. Facebook and YouTube stand out as the overall leaders, and results of a recent survey indicate most individuals are active on more than one of the platforms. If you are among those who...