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New York Workers' Compensation for a Torn Rotator Cuff
Posted at: 9/25/2024 9:58 AM
Can You Receive NY Workers' Compensation for a Torn Rotator Cuff? Yes. A torn rotator cuff is the most common type of shoulder injury amongst injured workers. Torn rotator cuffs are most often caused by a serious fall or by lifting something too heavy. Rotator cuff injuries can also be caused by repetitive work activity that involves extensive lifting or repetitive overhead lifting. It is important to see your doctor right away if you have shoulder pain so that you don’t cause further damage
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Does Workers' Compensation Pay for Doctor's Appointments?
Posted at: 9/25/2024 9:22 AM
Doctor's Appointments In New York State, Workers’ Compensation pays for medical treatment itself, but unfortunately does not reimburse claimants for time taken from work to attend doctor’s appointments. This is is the case for appointments involving physical therapy (PT), an independent medical examination (IME), and consultations with your primary physician regarding your work-related injury or illness. While Workers' Compensation may cover the associated medical expenses, you are required t
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New York Workers’ Compensation for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Posted at: 9/20/2024 2:15 PM
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? Yes. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a medical condition that is usually caused by some repetitive activity that puts stress and pressure on your elbow. It can affect one or both arms and generally results in numbness and pain around the elbow area. Workers’ Compensation claims for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome are generally filed as Occupational Disease claims, as opposed to Accidents. Occupational Disease claims involve an injury or cond
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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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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