Both employers and employees in New York are beginning to see the effects of opioid use. Not only are these painkillers prescribed in many workers’ compensation claims, but they also lead to decreased productivity, missed work and more work-related claims. According to the Postal Record, many of the opioid prescriptions were given due to injuries that occurred in the workplace.…
When you have a loved one that is injured in a workplace accident in Staten Island, your immediate assumption is that workers’ compensation benefits will cover his or her expenses. At the same time, you have likely also heard the such coverage is limited. Many of those that we here at have worked with in the past have shared the…
Workers in New York should be aware of occupational diseases and how they play a role in workers’ compensation claims. Individuals should understand how incidents can occur and what actions the injured victim should take if exposed. According to the World Health Organization, diseases related to work can have numerous causes, and include risk factors associated with certain work environments. The WHO…
Falls on the job are big issues in New York, and they make up a big chunk of workers’ compensation claims. While there are industry standards and federal regulations in place to help protect employees, unsafe conditions still exist in many industries. Because falls are still a big concern, prevention efforts continue to increase and improve. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 262,728 workers…
After suffering an injury on the job in New York, a worker may report the incident to the supervisor and seek medical attention assuming that the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance will cover the expenses and lost wages. While this may be true, there may be times when an injured employee’s claim is denied, even though he or she believes the…
As an employer in New York, it is your responsibility to provide a safe workplace for your employees. You provide them with workers’ compensation coverage in the event they are injured, but it is the prevention of such injures that should be your main focus. This is especially true when it comes to toxic substances. Luckily, the Occupational Safety and…
Across the country, employees face illegal discrimination in the workplace for a variety of reasons. Whether you are discriminated against because of your gender, ethnicity, age or any other unlawful factor, you should take action immediately. Moreover, it is crucial to recognize other forms of discrimination that some people may not be aware of, such as workers’ compensation discrimination. At…
New York workers who sustain injuries while working are entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits. Based on the type of injury, the law sets cash benefits as well as medical care for the injured person. However many employers and their insurance carriers complicate the workers’ compensation process to deny the victims the benefits they deserve. If you are hurt while working,…
Being injured on the job is a terribly unfortunate occasion which can leave you in an even worse position. Not only do you have to worry about your injury and trying to heal so that you can return to normal life, but you have to worry about what that means for your position at the company where you work. Sadly…
A worker can suffer a spinal injury in virtually any environment. Of course, if you spend your day engaged in physical activities that involve lifting, squatting or using tools, it is almost impossible to avoid placing some measure of strain on your back. But even if you work at a desk all day long, your spine could suffer damage due…
Most people avoid physical altercations at all costs. You may even specifically steer clear of places where people tend to settle disputes through violence rather than negotiation or even verbal sparring. But what happens if you should be assaulted or attacked at your place of employment? As unfortunate as it may be, workers are all too frequently injured due to the deliberate,…
If someone were to offer to tell you the history of workers’ compensation, you would likely make a very quick exit from the room. After all, even though workers’ compensation serves the vital task of helping injured workers get the care and treatment they need, it’s background cannot be interesting, right? Well, that’s true only if you find tales of…
