Sustaining a work-related injury can be a challenging experience, particularly when you have a preexisting condition. Dealing with a workers’ compensation claim under such circumstances may seem overwhelming, but it is essential to understand that you still have rights and options. Our EMD Law team is here to guide you through the process of handling […]
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 ReadingCan I Get Workers Comp If I Have A Heat Stroke?
Depending on type of work and geographical location, workers can be exposed to extreme conditions. In these cases, workers can be forced to endure temperatures that can put them at severe risk of heat stroke and other heat-related conditions. It is important that employees know the risks of heat stroke in order to prevent such […]
Keep ReadingNYS Workers’ Compensation Now Offering Virtual Hearings
After you suffer from a work-related injury, your focus should be on your physical recovery so you can get back to work, not struggling through the increasingly complicated process of claims, forms and paperwork. Over the last couple months, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has made some necessary and important changes to the […]
Keep ReadingWorkplace Injury Reporting Has Changed: New OSHA Rule
In effect as of January 1, 2015, The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to notify OSHA when a single employee or more is killed on the job or suffers a work-related hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye. The new rule gives employers up to eight hours to […]
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