If you work in New York, you may be at great risk for on-the-job injuries or you might work in an industry where the risk is lower than other types of jobs. Employers purchase insurance so that workers can file claims to collect benefits when they are involved in...
Workers’ Compensation
Understanding workers’ comp “coming and going” rules
With few exceptions, most New York employers purchase workers’ compensation insurance to provide benefits to employees who suffer injuries on the job. If you are involved in a workplace accident that results in injuries, your employer’s insurance may cover your...
The importance of following guidelines to collect benefits
If you suffer an injury on the job in New York, your top priority is, of course, to seek medical attention. If your injuries are minor, you might be back on the job after a few days of rest. A more severe injury, however, might cause you miss a substantial amount of...
Understanding how workers’ compensation can help injured workers
Though workers never want to think about getting hurt at work, unfortunately, workplace accidents occur. It is important for workers to know what to do in advance and how to approach an injury and subsequent workers' compensation claim for benefits. Understanding the...
What does workers’ compensation do to protect workers?
Workers in New York might be familiar with the idea of workers' compensation, but are not fully aware of what it is and what it does. Having a grasp on how workers' compensation benefits serve as protection to workers in the event that they are injured and can make it...
Benefit calculations for disabling workplace injuries
Before moving on from our discussion of compensation for disabling workplace injuries, let's take a look at how much workers can potentially expect to receive in the form of a cash Schedule Loss of Use award. The information is general in nature only, and not intended...
How do you get benefits for a disabling workplace injury?
We recently discussed a form of compensation available specifically for workers whose injuries leave them with permanently decreased ability in part of their body. After reviewing the types of workplace injuries and body parts that can qualify for a Schedule Loss of...
Disabling workplace injuries may qualify for cash benefits
The idea of compensation for workplace injuries can sometimes be a confusing thing. On the one hand, it makes sense that an injured worker should be covered for lost wages, medical expenses and other damages that are easy to put a price tag on. But what about injuries...
New York worker killed in on-the-job shooting
When people think about workplace accidents, they may think the danger comes from within the workplace. Depending on the occupation, the danger could come from heavy machinery, heights, electricity or hazardous substances. However, people may not realize that the...
Does workers’ compensation provide death benefits?
Our New York readers know that any job brings with it the possibility of an accident. Many of these accidents will require some time off of work for the employee for recovery and treatment, and in these cases workers' compensation benefits can help support the injured...