Workers’ compensation is often associated with injuries that occur at a designated workplace, such as a construction site or an office. What you may not realize is that plumbers and other trade workers who sustain an injury at a client’s property may also qualify for workers’ compensation. When filing for benefits, it is important to […]

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To receive workers’ compensation for your injury or illness, the timeline for filing a claim is crucial. Missing the filing deadline can cost you a claim that is otherwise eligible for a payout. Claims are often denied due to delays in filing the claim or failing to report the injury in a timely manner. However, […]

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Every day, construction workers risk severe injuries while performing their jobs. In New York, workers’ compensation benefits cover salaries and medical bills for workers who sustain injuries at construction sites while operating equipment and machinery. Although individuals receiving workers’ compensation usually forfeit the right to sue their employers, they may initiate lawsuits against employers and […]

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Many people incur injuries at their place of employment — and file workers’ compensation claims — without ever experiencing an accident. Occupational diseases injure these employees. The environments they work in or the activities they do there cause their health problems. Common occupational diseases Respiratory diseases are often workplace-related. There are hundreds of chemicals used […]

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New York sanitation workers encounter dirt and danger as a regular part of their daily work duties. This fact means that workers in the industry face more injury risks than many other workers. One way sanitation workers can decrease the risk is to familiarize themselves with the most common workplace hazards they face. Lifting heavy […]

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Employers are required to take reasonable steps to minimize the risk of construction site injuries. However, despite a New York contractor’s best efforts, there is a chance that you might get hurt while on the job. Let’s take a look at some of the most common types of construction site accidents. Falls from heights can […]

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Ideally, employers in New York and around the country will take whatever steps are necessary to minimize the risk of employee hand injuries. Doing so may improve employee morale while reducing turnover within the organization. In addition to steps that your employer may take to keep you safe, there are actions that you can take […]

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Insurance is an essential part of New York’s workers’ compensation system. Without it, few contractors could afford to pay when one of their employees suffers an injury and files a claim. In fact, state law requires contractors and subcontractors to carry a workers’ comp policy. If the company has six or more employees and does […]

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You might associate workers’ compensation cases with dangerous and life-threatening injuries like severe cuts and lacerations, spinal injuries or even brain injuries. However, a repetitive stress injury can be just as painful and debilitating and may also keep you from doing your job. Repetitive stress injuries — also known as musculoskeletal disorders — stem from […]

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Insurance companies that handle workers’ compensation claims execute a number of protocols intended to keep their costs down. However, insurers tend to simultaneously neglect the true needs of workers when they engage in excessive cost-cutting programs. The controversial subject of prescribing opioid painkillers has become an issue in workers’ compensation matters nationwide and in New […]

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