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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
Common Types of Workplace Injuries in New York State
Posted at: 8/7/2024 4:41 PM
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
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
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
New York Workers' Compensation Benefits for Exposure to Harmful/Toxic Substances
Posted at: 5/6/2024 3:22 PM
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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