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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
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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