If you are ever hurt on the job, it's critical that you seek proper medical treatment in a timely manner. It's not a good idea to put off necessary medical treatment, or worse, not get treated at all. Some workers are hesitant about seeking medical treatment or filing...
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Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation: Prescription Drug Facts
Workers' compensation is a no-fault system which enables injured workers to receive the medical aid and pharmaceutical services needed to return to work at the appropriate time considering their injuries and disabilities. According to the Express Scripts 2014 Workers'...
Can I Get Benefits for an Off-the-Job Injury?
If you are an employee who has suffered an off-the-job injury or illness, you may be wondering if there is any way that you can receive compensation while you are recovering. In New York, when a wage earner has been disabled due to an off-the-job injury or illness,...
Are Occupational Diseases Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
What is an occupational disease? It is a disease that stems directly from the conditions that a worker is exposed to. Under specific circumstances a worker is entitled to workers' compensation benefits when they are suffering from an "occupational disease." An...
Workers’ Compensation & Whistleblower Claims
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, workers have the right to a safe workplace. If a worker is worried that their working conditions are unusually dangerous, they have the right to file a confidential complaint with OSHA so their workplace can be...
Workers’ Compensation & Whistleblower Claims
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, workers have the right to a safe workplace. If a worker is worried that their working conditions are unusually dangerous, they have the right to file a confidential complaint with OSHA so their workplace can be...
Who Is Covered Under New York’s Workers’ Compensation Law?
If you were recently injured on the job, there is a strong possibility that you are covered by workers' compensation insurance. Workers' compensation is paid for by employers, and provides medical care and/or cash benefits to workers who are injured at work, or who...
Were Your Injuries Caused by Workplace Violence?
Most workers are aware of the hazards involved with their job. For example, construction workers know that they are in danger of falls, electrocution, and being injured by untrained co-workers. On the other hand, nurses know that lifting a patient can be very...
Manhattan Retailer Cited for Serious Violations of Workplace Safety Standards
Last fall, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducted an inspection at a Duane Reade store located on 6th Avenue in Manhattan. The inspection found that the store's employees would not have been able to exit the store...
Can I Visit Any Doctor After a Workplace Accident?
Under New York's workers' compensation law, when you are injured on the job, you do have to follow a certain protocol when it comes to choosing a doctor. First and foremost, when you are injured in a workplace accident, seek first aid and other necessary medical...