Workers’ compensation and short-term disability are two different benefits that some companies offer their workers. They are designed to help the employee in the event of an illness or accident that renders them unable to work. In most states, short term disability is optional. Companies are not required to provide it. However, a few states, […]
Your Rights After a Work Injury
Workplace injuries lead to substantial difficulty, especially if you cannot work until you recover. That is why New York requires every employer to carry workers’ compensation insurance. It can ease your recovery by paying medical bills and reimbursing you for lost wages. But if your employer or insurer interferes with your claim, a difficult situation […]
What Are Employers’ Workers’ Compensation Rights and Responsibilities?
No employer wants to have their workers injured on the job. An injured worker can lead to lawsuits, a loss in worker productivity and lower profits. In addition, many employers feel bad about accidents that happen in their working environment as workers have to deal with pain from their injuries and medical bills. In the […]
Injured While Working at a Hospital
Working in a hospital is the most dangerous occupation of all. Believe it or not, it is more hazardous than working in the construction or manufacturing industries. In fact, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that working in a hospital is twice as dangerous as working in “the private industry as a […]
New York Workers’ Compensation Settlement Amounts
New York workers’ compensation settlements depend on a variety of factors: Degree of disability Extent of injuries Whether the claimant is able to return to their previous career There are some actual settlements that have been awarded in New York courts. If you have been injured in an accident at work, contact New York workers’ compensation […]