If you suffer from a severe mental or physical condition, collecting disability benefits can be a top priority. You might complete an application for Social Security Disability and expect the Social Security Administration to give its approval, allowing you to collect...
Serving injured workers
Year: 2021
Asthma and the workplace: is there a correlation?
Coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath are common asthma indications. Medications can help control this lung disease, though triggers are everywhere – including the workplace. Exposure to harmful substances on the job can cause asthma or make a pre-existing...
Tips for returning to work after a job-related injury
Unless a job-related injury or illness is severe enough to prevent you from ever working again, there will likely be a point where you are well enough to go back to your job. If you are at this point, you may have several questions and concerns about this process, but...
What happens if my workplace injury claim is denied?
Workers’ compensation is a tremendous asset for workers who get hurt or become ill because of their job. However, the claim determination process involves numerous factors. A benefits application may not receive approval for reasons like a documentation discrepancy,...
Insurance coverage after a crash
Most drivers never imagine being involved in a motor vehicle accident, so many questions would probably come to mind if a crash occurred. Reporting the incident is the first step toward recovering any financial compensation you might be due. However, a police report...
Does a mistake on the job prohibit workers’ compensation?
Many employees perform the same job tasks for years, with no real safety concerns. However, it only takes one mistake to seriously injure yourself. Filing a workers’ compensation claim is a common response to work-related illnesses and injuries. But how does fault...
Protecting the mental health of construction workers
Those who work in the construction field face many physical hazards daily. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s “Fatal Four” includes falling, being hit by an object, getting caught between pieces of equipment and electrocutions. What many construction...
Disturbing rise in workplace injuries and deaths
Some of the highest numbers of work injuries and fatalities since 2007 were reported in 2019. Data may suggest employers are failing to address safety issues. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 2.8 million nonfatal injuries among American workers in...
Nonprofit organizations and workers’ compensation
New Yorkers have workers’ compensation available to them for illnesses and injuries that relate to their jobs. Although these benefits are a legal requirement for employers, do they depend on an entity’s status with the IRS? Some organizations register as a nonprofit...
Can I get disability benefits because I have multiple sclerosis?
Many health challenges contribute to missed hours from work. It’s normal for employees to miss a few days here and there for minor illnesses. However, sometimes symptoms result in a devastating diagnosis. Countless factors can relate to fatigue, and a tingling...