You can only continue receiving workers' compensation lost benefits in New York if you demonstrate that you are sufficiently "attached" to the labor market. Employers and insurers alike are often quite concerned by the idea that a worker who could work is instead...
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Who Will Your NY Worker’s Compensation Doctor Be?
Unlike in some other states, New York gives the worker control over which doctor they see. The only requirement is that the New York Workers' Compensation Board approve the physician. In an emergency situation, you can go to any ER and use any ambulance. You don't...
Frequently Asked Questions About Returning to Work in a New York Workers’ Compensation Case
Most workers' compensation cases aim to get workers well and get them back on the job. Yet sometimes, the return to work doesn't go very smoothly. Here's what you need to know about some of the most common issues that can arise when a person returns to work. How long...
What Happens When a Work-Related Injury Exacerbates a Pre-Existing Condition in New York?
Pre-existing conditions do not stop New York workers from receiving benefits. Workers' compensation is even required to pay when a workplace injury exacerbates a pre-existing condition. That's not to say that a pre-existing condition helps your claim or makes it easy....
Workers’ Compensation Claims for New York Domestic Workers
Domestic workers in New York enjoy some workers' compensation protection. Employers must have workers' compensation coverage for employees working 40 hours or more a week, including live-in and live-out nannies, housekeepers, cooks, home health aides, butlers,...
New York Workers Compensation Advice for Remote Employees
12.7% of full-time employees work from home in 2023, and 28.2% work a hybrid model. While we'd love to believe that no worker could ever get injured at home, workplace injuries happen in home offices too. This is especially true of repetitive stress injuries, as some...
Disability Classifications in New York Workers’ Compensation
Under New York workers' compensation, you're considered disabled whenever your injuries make returning to your usual job impossible. There are four classes of disability, and each class impacts how you receive benefits and for how long. Temporary Total...
Types of New York Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Workers' compensation includes a series of benefits to compensate employees injured on the job. Understanding the different benefits can help you understand how workers' compensation works. Here's what you need to know. Health Care Benefits Workers' compensation pays...
What is the Difference Between Temporary and Permanent Disability in a NY Workers’ Comp Case?
Your workers' compensation benefits depend, in part, on how long you are expected to be incapable of working due to your injury. It is important to understand these terms and how they could impact your New York workers' compensation case. Temporary Disability You...
Filing an Occupational Hearing Loss Claim in New York
Occupational hearing loss occurs due to exposure to loud noises or harmful sound levels in the workplace over an extended period. Many jobs can lead to hearing loss, but some of the most common ones include: Construction Manufacturing Airport work Mining and drilling...