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What Compensation Can I Receive After a Work Injury in New York?
The compensation you can receive after a work injury in New York generally includes medical care and partial wage replacement for your…
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What Is New York Labor Law 240?
New York Labor Law 240, commonly known as the “Scaffolding Law,” makes property owners and contractors responsible for providing proper safety equipment,…
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How Small, Repetitive Motions Can Lead to Big Injuries
Done once, a simple motion does not seem to pose any health risks. Done thousands of times every day, that exact same…
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Do I Have to Go to an Independent Medical Examination in New York?
Workers’ compensation is a state-run system, so every state follows its own rules. In New York, unlike many other states, injured workers…
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Injured Your Back at Work? Don’t Settle Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Too Early
If you have ever hurt your back, you will know how much it can affect your ability to do everyday tasks. Reaching…
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When Is an Injury ‘On The Job,’ and When Isn’t It?
In New York, for an injury to qualify you for workers’ compensation, your injury must have occurred during the course of your…
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Can Undocumented Workers Get Workers’ Compensation?
If a job-related injury or illness causes you to lose work or spend money on medical bills or medicine, with few exceptions…
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