You don't have to be afraid to report a pre-existing condition if you're injured on the job in New York. If your injury exacerbates your pre-existing condition or creates a brand new one that has nothing to do with the old one, you will receive benefits. That's not to...
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When Do You Need a Lawyer for a Denied Workers’ Comp Claim
It's frustrating and stressful to learn that your workers' compensation claim has been denied. After all, you need that money and medical care to recover, feed your family in a crisis, and then return to work. Here are some of the most common reasons why claims get...
What is a Section 32 Settlement in New York?
A Section 32 settlement is a lump-sum settlement that ends the entire claim or an annual payment that closes the claim. Once you agree to a Section 32 settlement, the workers' compensation claim closes forever and may not be reopened. Once you accept a settlement,...
How to Maximize Your New York Workers’ Compensation Settlement
You're not being greedy when you seek to maximize a workers' compensation settlement. Often, you'll have to make that money last a long time while you try to either attain disability benefits or get yourself retrained for a new job. No, you're being smart when you...
New York Workers’ Compensation Advice for Remote Employees
You are eligible for workers' compensation if you are injured on the job while working from home, but your case may be complicated. You can expect most employers to try to dispute that you were "at work" at the time of the injury. This is because: The line between...
5 Reasons Workers’ Comp Claims Get Denied in New York
When your workers' compensation claim is denied, your life can be thrown into chaos. You can't work, but you need to pay bills. You still need medical care, and you're left with no way to pay for it. Thus, it's important to understand the reasons claims get denied,...
Claiming Workers’ Compensation for an Occupational Disease
Accidents aren't the only way you can get hurt on the job. You can also contract a disease that impairs your ability to continue working. New York workers' compensation makes provisions for these occupational diseases. Here's what you need to know. Examples of...
New York Considers Expanding Mental Injury Benefits
The New York Senate passed A.B. 5745. As of this writing, the bill is now with the Assembly Labor Committee. Governor Hochul vetoed a similar measure in 2022, so whether the law will change is anyone's guess. Nevertheless, the new bill seeks to make mental injury...
Does New York Workers’ Compensation Cover Medical Cannabis?
In many parts of the country, medical marijuana remains somewhat controversial. Yet New York State acknowledges the benefits of medical marijuana for chronic pain and has since July 2014, when the Compassionate Care Act was passed into law. Following the passage of...
Steps to Take After Getting Injured on the Job in New York
Your workers' compensation case will hinge, in part, on the steps you take directly after your accident. Doing the right things can strengthen your case, whereas skipping a step can end it. Here is everything you need to know about the steps you should take after...