If you can't prove your injury was work-related, receiving workers' compensation in New York will be impossible. Simply reporting the injury right after it happens isn't always going to be enough. Here are a few ways you can strengthen your case by providing...
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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,...
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...
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...
Workers’ Compensation Claims for New York Domestic Workers
Don't assume you don't have workers' compensation coverage just because you are a domestic worker in New York. Workers' compensation coverage is required if the same employer employs a domestic employer for forty or more hours per week. This includes any time at the...
Claiming Workers Compensation Death Benefits in New York
If your spouse or parent dies on the job, you will likely be eligible for workers' compensation death benefits. You may also be eligible for benefits if the worker had a previous job-related illness or injury and was receiving benefits only to die from the condition....
Difference Between Workers’ Comp and Personal Injury Cases?
Workers' compensation cases and personal injury cases have a lot in common. Both case types cover your medical bills. Both case types address lost wages during an injury-related disability. Yet there are significant differences between the two case types that you...
What are Some Warning Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A falling piece of metal that hits your head or an item left out on a scaffold that causes you to fall can leave you with a serious head injury. In the days or weeks after this incident, you may act differently than you did before. Learning about the signs of brain...
How Can Construction Companies Prevent Electrocution Accidents?
Working in construction can be a dangerous occupation, but your employer and the construction company do have an obligation to protect employees and contractors as much as possible. Electrocution accidents can result in catastrophic injuries. According to the CDC, the...
How Can Coworkers Cause Accidents for You On a Scaffold?
Constructing a building is often a dangerous task, especially when it requires the use of a scaffold. Relying on the people around you to follow the rules and use their tools safely is important, but accidents and negligence can sometimes happen. Rushing to finish...