Buffalo, New York, Workers’ Compensation Legal Blog

When you are injured at work, your priority should be getting the health care and medical support that you need. Also, you need to let your employer know as soon as possible that you got hurt. Notification will protect your right to make a workers’ compensation claim....

If you are hurt while on the job, you can make a claim for compensation. If you are an employee, you may be able to seek workers’ compensation. If you are not an employee, then you may need to file a personal injury claim instead. There are differences between these...

Workplace injuries are not a temporary inconvenience. Often, they cause medical consequences that last for months or years. A broken bone, repetitive motion injury or laceration could leave you unable to perform your job responsibilities until you fully heal. Time...

If you have suffered a workplace injury, you are not alone. In 2020, the employer-reported workplace injuries in New York showed an incidence rate of approximately 2.2 cases per 100 full-time workers. The national rate is 2.7 workers per 100. Looking at the total...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...