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    Work Related Shoulder Injuries in NY

    Posted at: 8/20/2026 10:00 AM

    Shoulder injuries are common workplace injuries that can affect your ability to work, perform everyday activities, and earn a living. A shoulder injury can happen because of a specific workplace accident, such as a fall or lifting injury, or develop over time from repetitive work activities. Work-related shoulder injuries can range from strains and sprains to rotator cuff tears, tendon injuries, dislocations, fractures, and other conditions that may require surgery or extended treatment. If

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  • a fender bender and the cars' drivers on their phones

    What Should You Do After a Car Accident in New York? 6 Steps That Can Protect Your Health and Your Claim

    Posted at: 8/13/2026 8:35 AM

    Car accidents are stressful, and it's easy to make spur-of-the-moment decisions which could affect your health or your ability to recover compensation later.  Regardless of whether your crash seems minor or involves serious injuries, knowing what to do immediately afterward can make a significant difference. If another driver's negligence caused your injuries, taking the right steps can help protect both your recovery and your legal rights. Here's what you should know. Quick Answer If you'v

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  • How to File a NY Workers' Comp Claim: The C-3 Form Step-by-Step

    Posted at: 8/13/2026 8:35 AM

    The NY Workers Comp C-3 form is the document that puts your name, your injury, and your claim into the Workers' Compensation Board's system. Without it, the WCB has no case. Your employer's accident report starts an insurance file. Your C-3 starts your legal claim. Quick Answer: What Is the NY Workers' Comp C-3 Form? The NY workers' comp C-3 form is the Employee Claim form that injured workers file with the New York Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) to formally open a workers' compensation cas

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  • A row of e-bikes

    E-Bike Accident Claims in New York: What Injured Riders Need to Know

    Posted at: 7/28/2026 8:30 AM

    Electric bicycles (e-bikes) have become an increasingly popular way to travel throughout Central New York. Whether you're commuting to work, riding a personal pedal-assist bike, or using a shared rental service, e-bikes offer a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to driving. Unfortunately, as e-bike use has increased, so have serious accidents involving riders. Because cyclists have little protection in a collision, an accident with a motor vehicle—or even hazardous road condi

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  • I Work Two Jobs. Will Workers' Compensation Count Both?

    Posted at: 7/27/2026 10:40 AM

    Many New Yorkers work more than one job. You may have a full-time position during the week and a second job on weekends, pick up per diem healthcare shifts, drive for another employer, or work two part-time jobs to make ends meet. If you're injured at one of those jobs, you may assume your Workers' Compensation benefits are based only on the wages you earned from the employer where the accident happened. In some cases, that isn't true. New York Workers' Compensation law may allow your benefi

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