Getting an injury is not only painful, but it can also make you spend a lot of money on treatment and lose wages if the injury prevents you from working. However, if you got an injury or contracted a disease on the job, you do not have to suffer these losses. As a worker of New York, your employer has…
When working in the field of construction, you will face a higher potential for bodily harm and injury than workers in many other fields. You will also suffer from a higher rate of injury in shared fields of injury. As one example, construction workers often face the highest rate of crush injuries compared to workers in other fields. These injuries…
Health always comes first. That is why the law in New York allows you to take time off work while you recover from your work-related injuries. Once you heal, your employer may ask you to return to work. However, your boss is not the one who decides when you are capable of working again. Your doctor will make that decision,…
Some workplace injuries come with immediate pain and signs of injury, but others may take time before a person notices them. How long do you have to file a claim? Chron breaks down deadlines for filing worker’s comp claims. Determine how much time you have left to investigate and report your injury to your company. First report New York law…
Accidents can happen without any warning, no matter how much preparation and work you put into the safety of your workplace. While you cannot prevent all accidents, however, you can still work to ensure that the damage they have remains minimal. One of the best ways to do so is by ensuring all employees know how to act in the…
The construction industry is very dangerous and thousands of Americans who work on construction sites suffer injuries each and every year. There are multiple job hazards present for construction workers, so it should come as no surprise that this number is so high. Many OSHA regulations relate to scaffolding, as OSHA estimates that well over 50% of construction employees work…
You most often hear about occupational injuries, but some illnesses also result from workplace conditions. Many of these illnesses have lasting effects, including preventing you from holding gainful employment in the future. The American Academy of Family Physicians explains some of the more common occupational illnesses and the effects they cause. No matter the cause, limiting ill-effects requires timely medical…
When a worker suffers a fatal injury or illness at work, the stress from the loss of that income can add to the weight of the emotional pain the family experiences. Fortunately, the system that would have paid for the medical expenses if the worker had survived — workers’ compensation — may also provide assistance for the surviving family members.…
If you suffer an injury while on the job, you will usually have the right to make a claim to workers’ compensation. The system can be quite complex and difficult to understand if you are unfamiliar with it. The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board explains that it all begins when you make your claim and inform your employer, which…
Getting hurt at work means you can file a claim with your employer to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Most of the time, with the right information, you can get financial assistance as you recover and transition back into your job. Under some circumstances however, your employer can challenge your claim leaving you fighting for your rights. When you know what…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is an injury that many Staten Island area residents have heard about. It can be a debilitating injury that affects a person for many years. Many times, those who suffer from carpal tunnel acquired the injury while on the job. A worker who has carpal tunnel syndrome may qualify for workers’ compensation. Carpal tunnel syndrome is when…
We may not think about our rights under New York workers’ compensation law until the time comes where we are injured at work and need benefits. Almost every employer in the state must make workers’ compensation coverage available to eligible employees. The following employees are legally required to be covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Employees at for-profit workplaces First, any…
