If you were recently injured on-the-job, or if you’re suffering from an occupational disease, you may be wondering, “Am I covered by workers’ compensation?” Before we discuss who is NOT covered by workers’ comp, let’s take a look at who is covered under New...
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Workers’ Comp for Repetitive Motion Injuries
When people think of workers’ compensation claims, they may think that serious “accidents” always precede claims, but that is NOT the case. In a significant number of workers’ comp cases, the worker was not in an accident at all. Instead, they suffered from a...
Workplace Violence & Workers’ Compensation
Most workers are familiar with workers’ compensation; they understand that if they are injured in an accident while working, that they can file a workers’ compensation claim. However, one issue that’s less talked about is workplace violence. According to...
Workplace Violence & Workers’ Compensation
Most workers are familiar with workers’ compensation; they understand that if they are injured in an accident while working, that they can file a workers’ compensation claim. However, one issue that’s less talked about is workplace violence. According to...
What is an Occupational Disease?
According to the New York Workers’ Compensation Board, “An occupational disease arises from the conditions to which a specific type of worker is exposed. The disease must be produced as a natural incident of a particular occupation, such as asbestosis...
Reasons for Workers’ Compensation Denials
According to the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, “Virtually all employers in New York State must provide workers’ compensation coverage for their employees (WCL§2 and 3).” So, who is covered under New York’s workers’ compensation laws? “Workers in all...
Workers’ Compensation Board Releases Anti-Worker Proposals Drastically Cutting Workers’ Comp Benefits
The Workers’ Compensation Board has recently announced proposals to severely cut compensation benefits for workers who have been injured on the job. Business owners and employers are strong advocates of these proposals, which have the potential to be incredibly...
Workers’ Comp in NY: Can You Get Fired?
Occasionally, someone will approach us about their workers’ comp claim and their job. The story often goes something like this: A worker was injured on the job so he or she decided to file a workers’ compensation claim. Then, shortly after filing the claim, their...
How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in NY
Suppose you were injured in a work-related accident. Now you’re wondering if you should file a workers’ compensation claim. For starters, are you eligible for workers’ compensation? Unless you’re a federal employee, you are more than likely entitled to workers’...
How Workers’ Comp Affects Disability
A lot of workers mistakenly believe that if they’re receiving workers’ compensation benefits, they are automatically disqualified from receiving Social Security Disability benefits, but that’s an inaccurate perception. According to the Social Security Administration,...