Perhaps you sustain an injury in a car crash while commuting to work. Will you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits? If the other driver was at fault, can you pursue a third-party injury claim? About the going and coming rule You may not be familiar with the...
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Workers’ Compensation
Advocates Clash with Business Community Over New Legislation
Advocates for the workers' compensation bill that passed the Senate in May and the Assembly on the last day of the most recent legislative session say that the bill will benefit workers. Some members of the business community argue that the bill may put small...
Can You File a Claim for an Injury That Occurs During a Break?
A single injury can affect your ability to work as well as your entire livelihood, but your employee benefits provide financial coverage for incidents that occur at work. If you sustain an injury during a break or lunch period, it might not be clear if you can file a...
Is a Repetitive Job Causing You Pain?
The pain in your shoulder or hand may increase in intensity, necessitating a trip to the doctor. If you get diagnosed with a repetitive use injury, your job may bear the blame. A labor-intensive job may require repeated movements that damage your soft tissue in ways...
Have You Memorized the Four-to-One Ladder Rule?
If your job duties require you to climb onto ladders, it can be easy to forget about the inherent dangers they present. Still, falls are so common and so serious in the U.S. that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration considers them to be one of the "Fatal...
How Does Telecommunicating Impact Workers’ Compensation Coverage?
In recent years and likely into the future, telecommuting will take up a more significant part of the workforce than ever before. This comes with many benefits for workers and employers alike. At the same time, however, it can come with unexpected complications. For...
Workplace Causes of Blindness
Many types of traumas are legitimate claims for workers' compensation. Severe conditions, such as blindness, are particularly valid. Most do not understand how working conditions can contribute to vision troubles. A workplace accident attorney can argue why an...
Does a Workers’ Comp Claim Impact Future Employment?
New York requires workers’ comp coverage for employees, and there are strict inclusions and exclusions identified by state laws. This insurance coverage is financial protection for employees who become injured or ill while on the job. Individuals may fear leaving a...
How the “Going and Coming Rule” Affected a Hero in New York City
In June 2021, a New York City bus driver sustained an injury while attempting to stop the mugging of an elderly couple. He applied for workers’ compensation benefits but was denied because the incident fell under the “going and coming” rule. What is this? About the...
Possible Effects of Workplace Noise on Health
If your workplace exposes you to loud noises, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive workplace noise affects 22 million Americans every year. One possible effect of exposure to workplace noise is hearing loss....