A lifting injury at work can happen in an instant. A wrong twist, an unexpected loador one too many repetitive movements can sideline you for weeks or even longer. If you suffered a work injury in New York, the state's workers' compensation system exists to protect...
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Workers’ Compensation
Can remote workers qualify for workers’ comp claims in New York?
A remote work injury generally falls under workers’ compensation in New York when it arises out of and during your job duties. You might feel uncertain when your home also serves as your workplace. A fall during a work call or pain after long hours at your desk could...
What is a Section 32 waiver in New York workers’ comp?
If you have been receiving workers' compensation in New York, there is a good chance you have heard the term "Section 32 waiver agreement" at some point during your case. Before you consider the offer, it could help to understand what it involves. How a Section 32...
Should I sue my employer? 4 workers’ comp myths debunked
A slip on a wet floor or a back strain from lifting heavy equipment are just some examples of a workplace injury that can quickly throw your life off balance. One day you’re following your usual work routine, and suddenly you’re juggling doctor visits and worrying...
Can you reopen a workers comp settlement in New York?
Getting hurt at work can change your plans fast. Many people in Schenectady accept a workers’ comp settlement to bring a claim to a close. Time passes, symptoms change or new limits appear. At that point, questions about reopening the case often come up. New York law...
The most common reasons why workers’ compensation claims are denied
If you have suffered an injury while carrying out your work duties, your entire life has likely changed. You need those workers’ compensation payments to help you deal with the medical expenses, missed wages and other costs associated with your injury, so that you can...
How often should I call my workers’ comp attorney?
You've met with your workers' compensation lawyer. They asked you about your injury, explained how the workers' comp process works in New York and discussed the next steps. Does this mean you should just rest, focus on getting better, and wait to hear something? As a...
The different types of back injuries you can suffer at work
A back injury can seriously disrupt your life. It can rob you of your ability to work, care for yourself or your kids, play sports or move around without pain. Back injuries are significantly reducing the qualify of life of thousands of New Yorkers. People can suffer...
Are New York’s volunteer first responders covered by workers’ comp?
New York State's volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers provide an invaluable service to their communities. When they get hurt, they are entitled to a form of workers' compensation -- as long as they can show that their injury or illness was suffered "in the...
Do not jeopardize your chances of getting workers’ comp benefits
Workers’ compensation benefits are there to provide help to people injured on the job or in job-related activities. Your time away from work provides you the opportunity to physically heal, and workers’ compensation benefits will help you in the short term provide for...