If you suffered a work-related injury or illness, you deserve the chance to get as much out of your workers’ compensation benefits as you can. So, if you’re thinking about hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer, there are five benefits you need to know about before opting not to get an attorney. In this blog, we’ll […]
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In 2010, New York State Worker’s Compensation Board established a single standard of medical care treatment for injured workers under the New York State Medical Treatment Guidelines. To this day, these guidelines continue to evolve. With the most formalized and complex medical treatment process, New York State (NYS) has developed strong legislation and measures surrounding […]
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Working as a truck driver is not an easy task and comes with a variety of safety risks. Injury from lifting, or dropping a heavy load you were transporting, or getting into an accident on the road are just a few. There are several things that can go wrong on the job and if they […]
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Some level of job-related stress is normal and even expected. However, if a job leads to mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress, can those issues be covered under workers comp? Well, according to NYS Workers’ Compensation Laws, they might be. Jobs Causing The Most Stress As more and more members of our […]
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Working in law enforcement is a noble profession that has many rewards but performing the responsibilities that come with the job does come with a higher risk of injury than many other careers. The law enforcement space carries a high risk of work-related illness and injury, so if you’re injured while working in the line […]
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Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs because of the high risk for accidents among its builders and contractors. Building sites are often extremely busy with the potential to be exposed to hazardous working conditions. According to OSHA, an estimated 6.5 million Americans work at U.S. construction sites and that number continues to grow. […]
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Work-related stress is a major problem in the world that affects the health and safety of workers. Many companies subject their staff to stress, which affects their physical and mental health, in an effort to pull ahead of their competitors. When stress is overlooked, it can affect bodily functions such as the immune system, the […]
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According to OSHA, more workers are injured in the healthcare and social assistance industries than in any other. The healthcare space carries a high risk of work-related illness and injury. If you’re injured while working in a nursing home, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Nursing home workers perform physical labor as part of […]
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Workers’ compensation insurance fraud in the United States is a $30 billion-a-year problem, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). People engage in this type of fraud to get time off work, monetary compensation, and other benefits. However, these acts could have some potentially severe consequences on taxpayers and other workers. For this reason, […]
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When you work in a correctional facility, you are exposed to many different life-threatening situations. When a correctional officer suffers an injury in the line of duty, they may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits for their medical expenses and lost wages due to injury. It is reported by the U.S. National Library of […]
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