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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 of them get denied. This is what you should do if you receive a denial…
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 the accident and your injuries. But for you to obtain these benefits, there is a…
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 injury. With an annual average of approximately 1.4 amputations per 10,000 construction workers, construction-related amputations…
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 employees or risk hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines. If you or a family…
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 new and diversified health care providers when seeking treatment for job-related injuries and illnesses. The…
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 safety for these workers is. Three people suffered injuries when a home they were in…
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 off work. This program provides medical care benefits and partial wage replacement to individuals who…
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 outdoors during the hot summer months: Stay hydrated: This starts with hydrating before you begin…
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, determine how heavy it is and then ask for help if necessary. Inspect your route:…
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 place a 23-year-old Laurelton man under arrest for criminal contempt. They were assisted by the…