"On the job" is a phrase to which few Utica workers likely give much thought on a day-to-day basis. Then, suddenly, when it actually matters -- i.e., in the wake of a workplace accident that causes injury -- you realize it can be quite a bit more nuanced, more...
Workers are entitled to receive compensation for injuries they suffer on the job. This may seem like a clear-cut statement to our Utica readers. However, when it comes time to file a claim, an injured worker may face any number of excuses, defenses or even attempts to...
Our Utica readers who've been following our blog over the past few weeks are likely beginning to understand some of the hazards faced by restaurant workers, especially those in the fast food industry. We'll continue our discussion on this subject, but wanted to pause...
We continue this week on our Syracuse workers' compensation law blog with our response to a frequently asked question. That is, what happens when an injured worker files a claim for benefits? Last week we walked our readers up through the point at which payments may...
After last week's post on our Syracuse workers' compensation blog about the steps injured workers should take - which include seeking medical attention and notifying your employer of the accident - let's spend some time this week looking at what happens to your...
Before we conclude our short series of blog entries on health care workers, let's briefly discuss how a workers' compensation professional can help injured employees with the benefits to which they are entitled. After all, our Syracuse readers by now understand the...
Workers' compensation is the main source of financial recovery for employees who are injured while carrying out a task during the course of their employment. Employees are barred from suing their employer in exchange for worker's compensation coverage. Every employer...
Workers' compensation laws and decisions are made by each state, so while some states have systems that are fair and seem to work well for businesses, others are poorly run and managed. Unfortunately, some feel that New York seems to fall in the latter category. The...
Although health insurance is important to New York employees, some corporate giants - such as Wal-Mart, Target and Walgreens - are trimming their budgets by cutting out medical benefits for part-time workers. While this may seem like an effective cost-cutting measure,...
Although some workplace accidents in New York are minor, there are many that are serious in nature. These accidents can cause employees to deal with significant medical expenses. On top of that, they may suffer from short-term or long-term disabilities that prevent...
