Whether you develop a repetitive motion injury at work or suffer a severe, traumatic injury due to a workplace accident, you may need time off to heal. A leave of absence can quickly lead to financial problems for the average New York wage earner. With a high cost of...
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Why it’s dangerous to trust the workers’ comp insurance company
Workers' compensation insurance exists to protect workers from financial hardship after an on-the-job injury. With the workers' comp system, you should not have to worry about long-term medical expenses or lost income. Workers' compensation benefits in New York should...
6 common workplace safety violations
Your job can become much more difficult when your employer is not vigilant about keeping your workplace safe. Employers have workplace safety obligations. If your employer ignores those obligations, you could end up suffering serious injuries. If that happens, you may...
Is filing a workersʼ compensation claim worth the hassle?
Many workers who get hurt on the job in New York do not immediately notify their employer or file for workers' compensation insurance benefits. Some people worry that filing a claim could affect their employment status. Others just feel that the claims process is a...
How will I pay my bills if I am out of work?
Sustaining an injury while on the job can be frustrating and stressful. You may be worried about how you will manage your finances while you are recuperating. The good news is workers' compensation in New York entitles workers to a portion of their wages while they...
Will you automatically receive workers’ comp after a work injury?
In cases where a serious injury occurs due to a work-related accident, it is common for employees to wonder if they will receive workers’ compensation. In many cases, the answer to that question is "yes." However, there are exceptions. Why might you not receive...
Why should you immediately report a work-related back injury?
Carrying out your work-related duties can take a daily toll on your body. On most days, you may head home and sit heavily in your favorite chair as you feel your muscles unwind from a hard day’s labor. While many of your aches and pains may be typical for the paces...
After an injury, what is the workers’ compensation process?
Getting hurt on the job is likely a nightmare scenario for you. Over the years, you may have seen other workers suffer injuries, and you hope you will never find yourself in that situation. Unfortunately, even after doing your best to be a safe worker, unforeseen...
Why is proving at-home work injuries a challenge?
You and many other New York workers may have found yourselves at home and on your computer more over the last year than ever before. On the other hand, maybe you are an employee with years of telecommuting experience. Whichever the case, you know that working from...
As airport traffic picks up, baggage handlers face job hazards
Airline passengers are gradually returning to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Numbers have increased but will not hit pre-pandemic peaks until Canadian travelers begin using the airport again and COVID-19 is well behind us. The slow return to normal activity...