Serving injured workers
Seeking medical treatment as soon as possible is crucial for New York workers who suffer an on-the-job injury, even if the symptoms appear minor. Most importantly, early treatment helps you recover faster. But seeing a doctor shortly after an injury happens also...
If you suffer a work-related injury in New York, it’s advisable to contact a workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible, particularly before filling out paperwork when filing a claim. Once an injury occurs, you should report it in writing to your employer,...
If you suffer from a severe mental or physical condition, collecting disability benefits can be a top priority. You might complete an application for Social Security Disability and expect the Social Security Administration to give its approval, allowing you to collect...
Coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath are common asthma indications. Medications can help control this lung disease, though triggers are everywhere – including the workplace. Exposure to harmful substances on the job can cause asthma or make a pre-existing...
Unless a job-related injury or illness is severe enough to prevent you from ever working again, there will likely be a point where you are well enough to go back to your job. If you are at this point, you may have several questions and concerns about this process, but...
Workers’ compensation is a tremendous asset for workers who get hurt or become ill because of their job. However, the claim determination process involves numerous factors. A benefits application may not receive approval for reasons like a documentation discrepancy,...
Most drivers never imagine being involved in a motor vehicle accident, so many questions would probably come to mind if a crash occurred. Reporting the incident is the first step toward recovering any financial compensation you might be due. However, a police report...
Many employees perform the same job tasks for years, with no real safety concerns. However, it only takes one mistake to seriously injure yourself. Filing a workers’ compensation claim is a common response to work-related illnesses and injuries. But how does fault...
Those who work in the construction field face many physical hazards daily. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s “Fatal Four” includes falling, being hit by an object, getting caught between pieces of equipment and electrocutions. What many construction...
Some of the highest numbers of work injuries and fatalities since 2007 were reported in 2019. Data may suggest employers are failing to address safety issues. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 2.8 million nonfatal injuries among American workers in...