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Sep 12, 2023

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 need to check whether either of them is registered […]

Apr 17, 2020

Nurses face numerous dangers in the workplace. Whether the setting is in a clinic, hospital, or a long-term care facility, workplace safety is essential. Hospital workers experience high rates of injuries and illnesses. If you are a nurse and suffer a work-related injury or illness, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Lifting […]

Apr 3, 2017

Did you know that statistics of safety violations issued for the lack of fall protection include tools? The probability of dropping tools is extremely high, and when it happens high up on a scaffold, even a small piece of equipment can cause death. Imagine a small car striking an area of one square inch — […]