Not all work injuries are the result of a single trauma. As a queens NY construction accident lawyer from a firm like Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C. can explain, repetitive motion injuries affect connective tissues, such as ligaments...
Read moreMy Job Site Is Unsafe. What Should I Do If I’m Injured?
Have you tried to address unsafe working conditions with your employer, only for no changes to be made to improve the situation? Were you injured after reporting the hazard? As an employee, you should gain a basic understanding of your rights for...
Read moreRe-Injuring a Medical Condition at Work
Do you need to file a workers’ compensation claim for a new injury affecting the same area of the body that you’ve injured in the past? If so, you might have a significant challenge on your hands. Similarly, if you have aggravated a prior injury...
Read moreHow Can a Workers’ Comp Lawyer Help Me?
According to the National Safety Council, a workplace injury occurs every seven seconds in the United States. From accidentally cutting yourself while working in a pizza shop to breaking a bone after falling on a construction site, workplace...
Read moreTips for Completing Workers’ Comp Forms
When you are injured at work, the resulting pain may prevent you from returning to work right away, and you could find yourself mired in medical bills and late credit card or car payments because of your inability to work. Your employer may ask...
Read moreGet Prompt Medical Attention After Work Injury
There are many reasons that it can be hard to get medical attention after you have been injured at work. Many people understand that when they are injured at their job, one of the first things they should do is go to a doctor or a hospital and...
Read moreWhat Is a Medicare Set Aside Arrangement?
New York Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Sometimes when you’re settling a medical portion of workers’ compensation, something called Medicare’s interest comes up. This requires your lawyer to have access to a Medicare set-aside, and...
Read moreWhat can I Do While I’m Receiving Workers’ Compensation?
New York Workers’ Compensation Lawyer A New York workers’ compensation lawyer, such as the ones available at Polsky, Shouldice, and Rosen, PC is going to be able to answer all of your questions regarding what you are allowed to do...
Read moreWhat Does Paying Without Prejudice Mean?
Workers’ Compensation Lawyers New York The insurance company is paying me without prejudice. What does that mean? Oftentimes your insurance carrier will issue payments to you without prejudice, and this means that this carrier is taking...
Read moreWhat if I get injured while working from home?
New York Workers Compensation Lawyers With increasing numbers of employees working remotely, you may wonder if your employer’s insurance covers an injury that occurs while working from home. Since almost every state requires employers to hold...
Read moreTelecommuting Workers’ Comp
Workers Compensation Lawyers NY Working from home has a lot of different advantages, so much so that many employees now consider it a condition for accepting a job offer and may not accept work that doesn’t allow them to spend at least part...
Read moreWorking From Home & Workers’ Comp
NY Workers Compensation Lawyer Although the laws vary by state, workers’ compensation generally covers employees no matter where they handle business. This means that you can make claims for injuries sustained while working remotely...
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