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Can New York Workers' Compensation Benefits Cover My Emergency Room Bills?
Posted at: 7/23/2024 1:47 PM
When someone gets hurt at work and needs immediate medical attention, they often end up in the emergency room at the nearest hospital. Once the hospital staff learn that the injury occurred at work, they know that they cannot bill the injured worker's private insurance, but at the same time the employer may not have reported the injury to their Workers’ Compensation insurance carrier yet, so you might not have a claim number to give to the hospital. It may not be until weeks later that the bi
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How to Get Your Medical Bills Covered by NY Workers' Compensation
Posted at: 6/21/2024 3:06 PM
One of the first and most important questions we are asked by potential clients who have suffered a work-related injury or illness is “How do I get my medical bills paid?” Receiving proper medical attention and obtaining proper medical care is one of the most important first steps in recovering from a work-related injury. An employee injured in the course of employment or suffering from a work-related illness should first understand that medical care is provided through the Workers’ Compensat
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Why Was My Workers' Compensation Claim Denied?
Posted at: 4/19/2024 9:16 AM
New York Workers’ Compensation claims can be denied by the insurance company for a variety of reasons. One of the common denial reasons we see is when the insurance carrier is still investigating a claim. They may file a denial to buy some time to complete their investigation. Once their investigation is complete, if they are satisfied the requirements of the law have been met, they may change their position and accept a claim. Other common denial reasons include: lack of medical evidence
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Workers' Compensation Death Claims in New York State
Posted at: 5/26/2023 12:00 PM
Families lose so much when a loved one dies as a result of a workplace accident or illness. They should not have to lose income too. The Workers’ Compensation Law provides death benefits to family members to replace the lost wages of their loved one. This benefit may be payable to a widow, minor children, parents, or other family members. Unfortunately, due to the complexity of death claims and their potential payouts, insurance companies often deny death claims, which can mean litigation and
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Is Workers' Compensation Paid Weekly or in a Lump Sum?
Posted at: 5/23/2023 12:00 PM
How often do Workers' Compensation benefits get paid out in New York? In New York State, Workers' Compensation benefits are generally paid biweekly, or in certain scenarios, in the form of a lump sum. Workers' Compensation pays lost wages while you are out of work for a work-related injury. Generally, lost wages are calculated weekly, but are typically paid biweekly during your disability period. Your payments are based on your average weekly wage at the time of injury and your degree of dis