Prescription drugs can play a major role in a successful recovery from a work-related injury. And fortunately, prescription medication is one of the benefits available through New York’s workers’ compensation program. But if you want to make sure that you have your pharmaceutical needs covered, you need to understand how the system works. First, in order to get the medicine…
Perhaps you have been lucky and never been injured at work. Maybe you are new to the workforce or in a profession that enjoys a low risk of injury. But no matter where you work or what you do, it is possible to suffer an on-the-job injury. And when you befall such misfortune, you will likely need to file a…
Perhaps you are one of those people who absolutely hates to miss work. Your ethic is such that you will report to the job on time, every day, ready to get things done. It is also quite possible that you know just how vital a role you play at your place of employment. This is to be expected as the…
If you should ever have the misfortune of being hurt on the job, hopefully, your injuries will not alter your life in any great measure, and you’ll be back to your old self quickly. But sadly, sometimes, injuries can leave workers with long-term issues that require some form of rehabilitation. Fortunately, the state of New York’s Workers’ Compensation Board offers…
If you should ever be injured while on the job and the injury is properly treated, there is usually a good chance that you will enjoy a full recovery. There are a couple of reasons for this. First, you will probably be able to have your medical care covered by the workers’ compensation program. Also, the human body has amazing…
If you are a New Yorker who has been injured at work, you will likely be eligible to receive workers’ compensation. Your compensation can pay for your medical care and help you get back on your feet. On-the-job injuries can sometimes take more than just a visit to the hospital and some medicine to heal. Sadly, some injuries can leave a worker…
The vast majority of employers in the country, including in New York, are legally required to provide workers’ compensation benefits and coverage to their employees. This often means that workers who are injured on the job can recover compensation for their injuries simply by informing their employer and taking advantage of the benefits that they already have. In many cases,…
When it comes to workers’ compensation, construction workers might seem like the most likely to need such benefits. However, it is important to remember that you do not have to be a construction worker in order to recover workers’ compensation. Any injury that is suffered on the job or as a result of job-related duties could qualify you for workers’…
It is nearly impossible to walk down the streets of New York City without seeing a scaffold, and in many instances, pedestrians are walking under the scaffolds even as construction workers walk above them performing repairs. Scaffolds are vital to the upkeep and continued growth of our great city, but they also come with inherent risks. Not only are they…
If you are familiar at all with workers’ compensation, you probably know that it is often a very simple process: you suffer an injury on the job, you alert your employer, your employer informs the insurance company and you receive a payout unless your claim was denied. Claims are not denied very often, but if it does happen, you may…
Lawsuits are a fairly popular option for individuals who have suffered an injury or wrongdoing due to another party’s recklessness or negligence, and with good reason. Nobody should have to pay for injuries or negative issues that they could not have avoided, and the fault should lie squarely on the person in the wrong, both legally and morally. Generally, workers’…
If you have suffered an injury on the job, you may or may not know that you can recover compensation for your injuries thanks to workers’ compensation benefits. It is important, however, to closely analyze the circumstances of your accident and seek out legal aid to help you ensure that you are receiving the compensation that you deserve. Without thoroughly…
