Recovering from a work-related injury is a process that may include unanticipated complications. As such, recovering workers’ compensation benefits for the full extent of your injury can sometimes prove challenging. Ultimately, a workers' compensation claim must be...
Serving injured workers
Year: 2021
Traumatic brain injury awareness
Although life-threatening injuries often occur while driving or working with heavy equipment, anyone could sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A significant jolt or impact to the head can be debilitating. Unfortunately, there’s no guaranteed way to prevent this...
What do reports suggest about construction safety?
With warm weather drawing to a close in northern states, contractors can anticipate a decrease in heat-related injuries. The inherent risks of construction work, though, remain abundant. A new study reflects workplace injury trends over the past 10 years for those who...
Is Amazon responsible for customer safety?
Product liability is a common concern for business profits. It’s also a legal matter for consumers hurt by a dangerous or defective item they’ve bought. An item’s manufacturer may be responsible for personal injuries. Cases might also involve the wholesaler, retailer...
Swollen wrists and workers’ compensation
Many workers are familiar with the pain, numbness and loss of strength related to carpal tunnel syndrome. However, other wrist injuries can also stem from repetitive motion. Doing the same thing time and again can strain your muscles, ligaments and tendons. In some...
Does a concussion increase the risk of a mental health disorder?
Visible physical injuries are common after a workplace accident. Involvement in a traffic crash, getting hit in the head and experiencing a slip, trip or fall are all common and could result in a concussion. The effects of this type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are...
How can I get workers’ compensation?
If a workplace illness or injury raises questions about whether you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, you probably already sought medical attention. Your employer should already be aware of your condition and will cover your time away from work. What might a...
You were injured, but are you disabled?
It’s normal to need some time off work to recover after suffering accident injuries. Workers’ compensation is often necessary to pay for medical expenses and cover lost income after incidents on the job. However, no matter how or where injuries occur, they can affect...
This Independence Day, be both happy and safe
Many Americans celebrate our nation’s freedom on the Fourth of July. However, you don’t need to be a patriot (or a citizen, for that matter) to appreciate a day off work, fireworks and various party invites. You have the right to celebrate as you see fit. You also...
What should I know about the workers’ compensation process?
Employees throughout New York can file a workers’ compensation claim for injuries suffered on the job. Even if you know there are benefits available, though, you might have some questions about getting what you need. Workers’ compensation benefits won’t automatically...