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Is Workers’ Compensation Insurance Mandatory for Employers?
Posted at: 12/10/2015 1:43 PM
In New York State, anyone with an employee is required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance. If you are a sole owner or stockholder of a company, you do not need insurance for yourself, although it is required for
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What if I am Injured in an Auto or Truck Accident While Working?
Posted at: 12/2/2015 1:28 PM
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident in the course of your employment, New York State provides No-Fault Benefits in addition to Workers’ Compensation Benefits. No-Fault Benefits are provided by the
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NY Workers' Comp Law - What if I had More than One Employer When I Was Hurt?
Posted at: 11/20/2015 1:22 PM
Many injuries cause workers to not only lose time from one job, but may also cause them to lose time from a second job. Under the law, the lost time from the second job is also compensable. This is known as
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Common Misconceptions of the Law
Posted at: 10/5/2015 12:01 PM
Parents are responsible for the negligent acts of their children. While this statement may seem logical, it is untrue. Parents are not responsible for the consequences of their children’s negligent conduct. If, however, the parents own conduct is
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Why is the State Insurance Fund Sending Me a Notice to Have an MRI?
Posted at: 10/1/2015 11:47 AM
As of September 30th, 2015, a letter has been going out from the New York State Insurance Fund to its Workers’ Compensation Claimants. This unfortunately worded letter has caused a bit of a panic with claimants who are insured through the State Insurance Fund.