Construction is among the most dangerous jobs in New York. While the overall fatality rate for workers in New York State is 2.9 per 100,000, the rate for construction workers is a staggering 11.1 per 100,000 (New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health). Many New York construction injuries involve dangerous tools and equipment regularly […]
Remote Employees and Workers’ Compensation in New York
The pandemic brought about a global shift in the way we see work. After countless in-office positions were made remote, many employers saw the benefits and decided to keep work-from-home or hybrid work arrangements in place after the pandemic. Although such arrangements have proven beneficial for workers and employers, work injury cases are more complicated […]
Your Rights After a Work Injury in New York
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 work accident claim, 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 in the NYS worker’s comp settlement chart below. If you have been injured in […]
Worker’s Comp Adjusters Tricks to Watch Out For
Worker’s compensation coverage is supposed to protect employees who get injured on the job. All employees in New York are entitled to worker’s compensation, but recovering these benefits is not always easy. Unfortunately, there are several common workers comp adjuster tricks that insurance companies use in attempts to limit payouts or deny claims. If you […]
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