Many applicants for worker’s compensation in the Capital District fail. This could be because of an incomplete medical record or because of contradicting statements, no matter how innocent (for example, forgetting about a pre-existing condition when you first...
Workers’ Compensation
Mistakes that can cause you to lose your workers’ comp case
Suffering from a work injury is a serious event that can easily overwhelm you with feelings of stress, worry and helplessness. The pain you experience daily can take all your physical and mental effort to manage. Add to the equation numerous laws and policies and it...
Construction site accident in New York kills one
Though it is every employer's duty to create a safe working environment for their employees, some workplaces are inherently more dangerous than others. Therefore, it may be more hazardous to work on construction sites than it is working in an office space. This is...
Can you claim workers’ compensation for PTSD?
More and more, first responders and others who are involved in workplace incidents that go above and beyond the general call of duty are pushing for the right to file workers' compensation claims for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. The laws around PTSD...
What is the difference between SSD and SSI benefits?
The Social Security Administration administers two programs through which it provides financial benefits to disabled people who qualify for them. Although the two programs, Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income, sound similar, in...
Work-related stress can be cause for a workers’ comp claim
Is it time for the five-hour workday?Before you moan about the mere thought of shortening the workday being another sign of America's work force going soft, you should hear about Tower Paddle Boards in San Diego. The company saw impressive results after founder...
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...
What is “substantial gainful activity”?
The term "disability" can encompass a wide variety of physical and mental disorders. Some people in New York have disabilities that are so debilitating that they are unable to work on a daily basis. However, there are others who may be able to adjust to their...
Are workers’ compensation changes on the way?
Most of our readers in New York know that the workers' compensation system is in place for those workers who suffer injuries or who contract illnesses on the job. Injured or ill workers who are unable to return to work while they recover may be eligible for these...