In New York, employees who have been injured on the job have several options regarding workers’ compensation settlements. There are actually two parts to a worker’s comp claim, lost wages and medical. What many people don’t realize is that they can settle one part and leave the other part open in many cases. Can you […]

Throughout New York, firefighters are rushing to help people who are in distress. They are providing lifesaving services to residents, putting out fires, and assisting other medical personnel who are providing care in people’s homes, commercial establishments or even on roadways. A firefighter company will have regular employees as well as volunteer firefighters who are […]

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, […]

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 […]

Workers’ compensation provides an avenue for employees to collect for an injury suffered or a disease contracted in the workplace without first having to prove their employer was negligent. In turn, employers may not turn the tables and claim the injury was due to the worker’s negligence. Main Takeaways: A permanent impairment is “a purely […]