Falling from a scaffold or ladder is a constant danger for any employee who routinely works at height. We all know that, of course: It is patently obvious, and something that needs to be rigorously safeguarded against.Then why isn't it? Officials from the federal...
Month: October 2016
The title ‘independent medical examination doctor’ is a misnomer
Workers in the state of New York are subject to workers compensation laws that are among the strictest in the country. If you are ever hurt at work, you will likely speak to a doctor to determine the extent of your injury. To handle your claim, your employer may...
Social Security Disability: an earned benefit, not social welfare
Some government programs stand especially tall as initiatives that are broadly effective in promoting the objectives that spawned them.We submit that the federal Social Security Disability Insurance program is one such vehicle, with the evidence existing to support...
What is the New York workers’ compensation claims process?
Many New Yorkers end up coming in harm's way during the course of their employment. Many of these employees are lucky enough to escape their workplace without injuries, but many are not. Workplace accidents, however, are common in New York. These accidents often lead...
Do I get permanent workers’ comp benefits if I have a permanent disability? Probably not.
One question we commonly get from seriously disabled workers is whether their workers' compensation benefits will continue indefinitely if their injury is permanent.Unfortunately, the answer to this question is not always good news for New York workers suffering from...