Personal Injury & Worker's Compensation Blog

Can You Lose Your Job While on Workers’ Compensation?

Mar. 18, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

Can I lose my job while on workers’ compensation? In New York, employers cannot fire you for filing workers’ compensation. However, employers are not required to hold your job open and can terminate your employment for other reasons. New York is an at-will employment state, meaning your employer can terminate you for any reason

Can You Still Get Workers’ Compensation if You Go Back to Work?

Mar. 11, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

Workplace injuries can raise many questions. One of the most important is, “Will I still receive workers’ compensation benefits when I return to work?” In many scenarios, the answer is yes. You can return to work and still receive the medical treatment and benefits associated with your claim. You may still be entitled to

How Long Does Workers’ Comp Last in New York?

Mar. 11, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

The duration of workers’ compensation benefits depends on several variables, including the type of injury, whether the disability is temporary or permanent, and the loss of earning capacity. Generally speaking, the more severe and permanent your injury and loss of earning capacity, the longer you’ll receive benefits. You can also return to work while

How to Get the Most Money From Your Insurance Claim

Feb. 21, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

When you suffer a personal injury, medical bills, lost income, and other expenses are likely mounting, straining your finances and well-being. Getting the most money from your insurance claim can make all the difference in your quality of life. The most effective way to maximize your insurance claim is to work with an experienced

How Pre-Existing Injuries Impact Workers’ Compensation

Jan. 22, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

A pre-existing condition in a workers’ compensation claim is an illness, injury, or health condition that predates your work-related accident. When a workplace injury aggravates a pre-existing condition to the extent that it prevents you from working at full capacity, you may be entitled to the same workers’ compensation benefits you could receive if

Does Workers’ Comp Pay for Prescriptions?

Jan. 22, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

Workers’ compensation covers medically necessary prescription medications for work-related injuries. The New York Medication Formulary provides an extensive list of drugs a doctor can prescribe for injuries and illnesses based on which body part is affected. Unlisted medications may also be covered if your doctor obtains pre-authorization. If workers’ compensation refuses to cover the

Can I Get Workers’ Compensation if I Was Assaulted at Work?

Jan. 22, 2025
SHULMAN & HILL

You may wonder whether workplace violence is covered by workers’ compensation. Regardless of fault, New York law makes workers’ compensation benefits available when an injury arises during employment. Your right to benefits is the same whether you were assaulted by a co-worker, customer, vendor, or supervisor. In some cases, you may also be entitled

What To Know About Visiting a Doctor After a Work Injury

Nov. 27, 2024
SHULMAN & HILL

Medical records are the foundation of a workers’ comp claim. Before your benefits can begin, an authorized provider must examine you and submit a report to your employer’s insurance carrier verifying your injuries. The duration of your benefits hinges on the doctor’s reports. To protect your claim, seek medical care immediately, follow your treatment

Does Workers Comp Pay for Pain and Suffering?

Nov. 11, 2024
SHULMAN & HILL

Workers’ compensation aims to ensure injured workers receive necessary medical care and financial support until they can return to work. However, workers’ comp does not pay for pain and suffering damages, which are only available through a fault-based personal injury claim. Injured employees typically cannot sue employers covered by workers’ comp. Despite these obstacles,

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