Accident and Injury Law Blog

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If you’ve filed a workers’ compensation claim after an injury, you’ll have to deal with your employer’s insurer. Initially, the workers’ comp insurer might seem like an unbiased third party assessing your case. However, it’s important to remember that insurance companies often prioritize their interests over yours. Their primary goal is to minimize payouts,
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If you’re employed in New York and are injured on the job, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, whether you’re a construction worker or a correction officer. However, if you work in an exempt trade or profession, you may have to consider alternatives to workers’ comp benefits after a workplace injury. It’s
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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
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Navigating the workers’ compensation process can be complex, especially if your employer’s insurer denies your claim, or any part of it. When this happens, a successful hearing is necessary to address the carrier’s denial and secure the benefits you deserve. Having an experienced attorney advocate on your behalf is crucial. Improve your odds of
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If you have been injured in the workplace and are collecting or have filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, you may wonder about using PTO while on workers’ comp. In many circumstances, you may have the legal right to use any accrued PTO benefits as a source of income if you are not
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Investigations are an essential part of the workers’ compensation process. Insurance companies or the state might conduct investigations to determine the validity of claims and the extent of workers’ injuries. Most workers’ compensation cases involve some investigation, affecting how long a case takes to resolve and whether a worker receives benefits. Here are the
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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
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Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits There are two types of workers’ compensation benefits: temporary and permanent. Temporary disability is a wage replacement for injured people who cannot work for a limited period. Workers eligible for these benefits receive two-thirds of the worker’s average weekly wage up to a maximum amount determined by the state.
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If you’ve been injured at work, you can generally pursue a workers’ compensation claim to cover your medical expenses and some of your lost wages. However, you may be able to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against parties responsible for your injury other than your employer. In some cases, you can pursue both types

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