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New York Workers' Compensation Benefits and Head Injuries
Posted at: 9/17/2024 10:15 AM
Have You Sustained a Head Injury at Work? Some of the worst work injuries we see representing injured workers in New York involve head injuries or traumatic brain injuries (TBI). These can involve a concussion with or without loss of consciousness and result in post-concussion syndrome. Most mild TBI's resolve in a few months, but some can cause symptoms that can linger for years or even become permanent. Work-related head injuries cause a difficult situation for the injured worker because t
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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