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Schedule and non-schedule loss of use for workers’ compensation
When a worker in Schenectady is injured on the job, suffers an issue due to repetitive stress, or has a condition that came about because of the type of work he or she was doing, there is the option of seeking workers' compensation benefits. Understanding this process...
What is workers’ compensation?
When someone in New York is injured on the job, they might not be sure what legal heading they can receive compensation under. Having given up their right to sue their employer, they might not be sure what legal remedy they have. Workers' compensation systems exist...
4 common questions about work-related injuries
Getting hurt on the job can have a significant impact on both your ability to do your work and on your day-to-day life. There can be assistance available, however. If your injury or illness is work-related, you likely qualify for workers' comp, as long as you meet the...
What are the causes of the most common workplace injuries?
Many people probably have preconceived notions about what some of the most common workplace injuries are. Some will probably point to the construction and industrial sectors as the types of jobs that produce the most workplace injuries, so they might believe that...
New York accident/injury claims: the role of proven local counsel
If you were seeking a guide to help you negotiate some serious peaks and trails in the European Alps, would you hire someone from your home town in New York?Conversely, if you were seeking assistance from a landscape expert regarding what plants and trees you might...
Worker injured by falling cinderblock in New York
Construction workers across the state of New York are responsible for building and maintaining physical structures. Without their work many people would be without homes, jobs and adequate public amenities. Whether it is road construction, residential construction or...
Compensation following the death of a federal employee
Federal employees work hard to make sure their jobs are done correctly. Many of these jobs are central to keeping the federal government running properly, in New York and elsewhere. Without these workers, many every day Americans would see changes to their lives....
Can federal employees receive money for temporary disability?
Federal employees often work very hard at their jobs. Many play an intricate part in helping the federal government run. Without their hard work, many Americans would see an impact in their daily lives. While doing their jobs, however, many of these federal employees...
Temporary workers and workplace protections in New York
In the modern economy, it has become more popular for employers to hire temporary workers. Many employers turn to staffing agencies in order to find workers to meet a short-term need. Employers choose this route for many reasons. One of these is that often it allows...