Work-related auto accidents can be complex and challenging to navigate, especially when it comes to securing the compensation you deserve. If you’ve been injured in a car accident while on the job, understanding your rights and knowing when to file for workers’ compensation is crucial. Understanding Work-Related Auto Accidents Work-related auto accidents occur when an […]
Keep ReadingChronic Pain and Workers’ Compensation: How to Prove Your Case
Debilitating chronic pain can have a profound impact on a person’s life, especially when it stems from a workplace injury. Navigating the complexities of workers’ comp for chronic pain requires a strategic approach to ensure rightful compensation and support, and there are many challenges associated with proving chronic pain in a workers’ compensation case. Our […]
Keep ReadingWorkers’ Compensation Fraud: Protecting Your Rights and Benefits
Workers’ compensation is a crucial safety net for employees facing injuries or illnesses related to their job. While the majority of claims are legitimate, instances of fraud can undermine the integrity of the system, potentially impacting the rights and benefits of those genuinely in need. Let’s explore the concept of workers’ compensation fraud, its implications, […]
Keep ReadingTop Workplace Injury Hazards and How to Avoid Them
Workplace injuries are unfortunately too common, and they can have a devastating impact on employees and employers alike. Not only can these injuries cause physical harm and emotional distress, but they can also lead to lost productivity, increased costs, and legal liabilities. It is essential that employees of all industries understand the most common workplace […]
Keep ReadingWorkers Compensation For Warehouse Workers
When warehouse employees go to work every day, they don’t anticipate being a victim of a workplace injury. However, employee injuries do frequently happen in the warehouse, whether you are operating heavy machine or a picker on the line. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 3.4 workers comp claims being filed […]
Keep ReadingWorkers’ Compensation for Neck Injuries In NY
Neck injuries can be severely painful and debilitating to individuals suffering from this type of injury. A majority of people think that a neck injury most commonly occurs after a sudden accident. The truth is, this injury could have happened over years on the job. In a study published by the National Library of Medicine, […]
Keep ReadingCan You Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Nerve Damage?
Nerve damage is a serious injury that no one wants to encounter. Unfortunately, injuries do occur, and some can have devastating effects. Nerve injuries are in a class of their own because of their severity and complex nature. Nerve damage can have both short and long-term implications for the injured worker. Given the complex nature […]
Keep ReadingHow is Schedule Loss of Use Calculated in New York State?
No one hopes for mishaps at work, but accidents do happen on the job. Sometimes, this can change the course of a person’s life forever. In some cases, the worker may be eligible to receive a Schedule Loss-of-Use award (SLU). If you are wondering how the Workers’ Compensation Board of New York State pays this […]
Keep ReadingRepetitive Stress Injuries in the Workplace
Repetitive stress injuries (RSI), are temporary or permanent injuries to muscles, nerves, ligaments, and tendons caused by doing the same motion over and over again. The most well-known RSI is carpal tunnel syndrome, which can cause numbness, clumsiness, loss of motion, flexibility, and strength. Many other RSIs have similar side-effects and may require serious surgery […]
Keep ReadingScheduled Loss of Use and Permanent Impairment Guidelines
The Workers’ Compensation law §15(3)(x) which was enacted as part of the 2017 executive budget called upon the Workers’ Compensation Board to implement new Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) and Permanent Impairment Guidelines for evaluations. These changes were given an effective date of January 1, 2018. What Are the Schedule Loss of Use and Permanent […]
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