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...
Workers’ Compensation
Did you suffer from a crush injury?
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...
What to do if your boss wants you back but your doctor says you should rest
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...
How much time do you have to file a worker’s comp claim?
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...
How do you handle workplace accidents?
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...
Warehouse workers see high injury, fatality rates
New York warehouses have long been dangerous places to earn a living, but research shows they have become increasingly so in recent years. The number of warehouse workers dying on the job has risen rapidly in a recent two-year span. There are several factors that may...
What are some treatments for facial fractures?
Even if you take precautions during your work hours, sometimes you just cannot see a workplace injury coming. You might suffer a fall, or a piece of equipment strikes you, or a flying object hits you in the face. Any of these events could break one or more of your...
What is New York Labor Law Section 240?
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....
What support services are available when I make a claim?
When you make a workers’ compensation claim, you not only get access to benefits but also an array of support services. You should use these services to help you as you adjust to life after the injury, try to get back to work or simply need help with anything. The...
What can you expect from carpal tunnel surgery?
Carpal tunnel is a common condition that occurs due to the workplace environment. Cashiers, assistants and others who use repetitive movements often suffer from carpal tunnel. If your condition does not respond to braces, corticosteroids or if you can no longer grip...