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What To Do If You Receive A Worker’s Compensation Claim Denial

If you work for a company, your company likely pays for worker’s compensation insurance that protects you and the company financially if you receive an injury at work. However, worker’s compensation insurance companies are for-profit organizations. Therefore, every claim receives a rigorous review, and many…

What Does The Workers’ Compensation Process Look Like?

A workplace accident can suddenly change your daily life on a short or even long-term basis. The injuries you incur can affect your ability to return to work and perform normal daily tasks. The workers’ compensation system can provide benefits to help you recover from…

3 Common Causes Of Amputations On Construction Sites

Construction sites can be dangerous places for workers. When trying to perform your job duties, you may be vulnerable to falls, electrocutions, broken bones and other potentially life-altering injuries. You may also suffer an amputation either at work or as the result of a work-related…

How Does Workers’ Compensation Work In New York?

When you suffer an illness or injury that resulted from your job duties, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy can cover the cost of medical bills, lost wages and other related expenses. In New York, companies must have insurance to cover all full-time and part-time…

How Does The New Expanded Provider Law Affect NY Workers?

Signed into law and effective beginning January 1, 2020, New York’s Expanded Provider Law gives injured workers a greater number of health care options when receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Employees covered by the Empire State’s workers’ compensation system may now have access to thousands of…

Kensington Home Explodes, At Least 3 People Injured

When you go to work, you know to expect some risks. You can take steps to minimize the chance of accidents happening. Workers who go into people’s homes might face additional risks that they can’t control. A recent story out of Kensington emphasizes how important…

2 Avenues Of Compensation For Work-Related Injuries

Workers who are injured don’t miraculously have their bills paid. Instead, they have to figure out how to have an income so they can continue to pay for their needs. Workers’ compensation benefits are often the only way that injured employees can manage while they’re…

How To Work Safely In Hot Summer Weather

Even if you enjoy working outdoors in warm weather, it doesn’t mean you can ignore the potential impact on your body. Dehydration and heat stroke can set in quickly, thus putting you in a compromising position. Here are five safety tips to follow when working…

Follow These Safe-Lifting Techniques At Work

Regardless of your profession, if you’re required to lift a heavy item at work it’s imperative to take the steps necessary to protect yourself. Here are five safe-lifting techniques anyone can follow: Know what you’re lifting: Don’t assume you can comfortably lift an item. Instead,…

2 Nassau Police Officers Are Assaulted, Injured On The Job

Two Nassau police officers suffered serious injuries after they were assaulted by a suspect in Lynbrook on April 15. The Nassau officers were dispatched to the Starbucks located at 839 Sunrise Highway early in the morning that Monday. Once they arrived there, they attempted to…

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