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After suffering an on-the-job injury, workers often do not know what to do. To make matters worse, it can be difficult to get accurate information regarding workers' comp insurance. You might hear one thing from your employer and something else from a co-worker, both...
If you are injured in accident while driving to the grocery store, you might pursue a personal injury lawsuit to seek financial compensation from the party who caused the crash. If you are injured at work, you might file a workers' compensation claim. Personal injury...
Many regulators and employers take the view that the least expensive workplace injury is the one that never occurs. Of course, even where dedication to enforcing safety standards is high, accidents occur. Resulting injuries can run the gamut from fatal to less serious...
When you are out of work because of a workplace injury or accident, finances are probably at the top of your list of worries. Some injuries can make you unable to return to work for years, and the effects can last for a lifetime. You may not ever be able to go back to...
A severe injury can dramatically change your life. Whether it’s temporary or permanent, injuries can cause terrible stress, trauma and challenges that you never expected. If you sustain an injury in the workplace, you may be entitled to workers' compensation, which...
After a workplace injury, many New York employees depend on workers’ compensation to make sure their bills get paid. However, making a mistake could cost you the benefits you deserve or even your future employment. What mistakes should you avoid? 1. Failing to meet...
With precautions related to COVID-19, more people than ever are working from home. This can raise questions about workers’ compensation. What happens if you are injured while working from home? What kind of injuries can a person suffer while working from home? Will...
Accidents happen in all types of jobs. A minor scrape or cut may not seem like a big deal. A “twinge” in your back after lifting an item may not be bothersome at the time. However, it is important to inform your employer whenever you have suffered a workplace injury,...
After you have been injured on the job and applied for workers’ compensation, you probably have a variety of concerns. Can I rely on workers' comp benefits to support me? Will I receive enough to cover my medical bills? What will my life look like next week, next...
Construction work is dangerous. A job site can have many hazards, which can lead to serious injuries. If you are injured while working on a construction site, however, you might qualify for New York workers’ compensation benefits. Available benefits often cover more...