Workers Compensation

  • Common Work Injuries in New York State

    Common Types of Workplace Injuries in New York State

    One of the most common workplace injuries we see is a back injury cause by lifting.  This can be due to a one-time event or repetitive lifting.  Many physical jobs require an extensive amount of heavy lifting, and, if not done correctly, can result in a back injury. A back injury can be debilitating and difficult to treat. Depending on the severity, surgery may be recommended or pain management, which may involve injections, physical therapy, or medications. A back injury may also result in lo

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  • New York Workers' Compensation and Emergency Room Bills

    Can New York Workers' Compensation Benefits Cover My Emergency Room Bills?

    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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  • Syracuse, NY Workers' Comp Law Firm

    How to Get Your Medical Bills Covered by NY Workers' Compensation

    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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  • New York Workers' Compensation Benefits for Exposure to Harmful/Toxic Substances

    New York Workers' Compensation Benefits for Exposure to Harmful/Toxic Substances

    Toxic substance injuries and the NY Workers' Compensation system When people think of work injuries, typically an orthopedic injury such as a herniated disc or broken bone comes to mind. There is no question that these are the most common type of injuries that workers face. These injuries are usually the result of a specific event, and are known as accidents, meaning that they happened on a specific day at a specific time. Orthopedic injuries such as those mentioned above can also result from

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  • Syracuse, New York Workers' Compensation Death Claims Lawyer

    Fatal Work Accident Lawyer in Syracuse, NY - Workers' Compensation Death Claims

    The thought of losing a loved one to a workplace accident is unfathomable. Unfortunately, accidents do happen and sometimes they result in death. It is important to know your rights if you find yourself in the unthinkable situation of having to file a death claim. The Workers’ Compensation Law in New York provides lost wages to family members to replace income lost due to the death of a spouse or parent. The law also provides reimbursement for funeral expenses. You may be eligible to receive

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