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New York at the holidays should be magic, not tragic

There are few things more disconcerting than wandering into a drugstore the day after Halloween and discovering that Christmas is already here. Retailers used to wait until the day after Thanksgivi... Continue Reading

Scaffold Law: The Argument Between Workers and Contractors Continue

The long debate over whether or not the Scaffold Law should be reformed or repealed continues. In short, contractors, property owners and insurers want it repealed because they feel it is antiquate... Continue Reading

New Study Finds Low Back Pain Leading Cause of Disability

A new study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases journal reported that low back pain is a leading cause of disability not only in the United States, but worldwide. 1 out of every 10 pe... Continue Reading

Workers’ Compensation Cash Benefits – What are the different types?

If you have been injured on the job, you may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation cash benefits. Under the statute to injured workers, there are 3 types of workers’ compensation cash benefit... Continue Reading

What is the NY Workers’ Comp Claims Process?

Most people don’t go into work and say “I think I will get injured today. Yeah that’s what I’ll do! At two thirty, I’ll be the victim of a horrible accident and spend months or even years undergoin... Continue Reading

What Are New York Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

In short, New York Workers’ Compensation benefits (sometimes referred to as Workmans’ Compensation or Workers’ Comp) is an employer paid insurance policy that pays cash and/or medical benefits to p... Continue Reading

Fraud

We’ve all heard those stereotypes about Worker’s Compensation Claims being a lot of bologna. People think of claimants wearing fake neck braces, getting hurt on purpose, hobbling into t... Continue Reading

Privacy

The confidentiality of any and all documents pertaining to your case are protected under Worker’s Compensation Law. Only certain parties(including employers, insurance companies and either si... Continue Reading

Workers Compensation Settlements: Stipulations, Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) Awards and Section 32 Agreements

Schedule Loss of Use Awards (SLU's) are awards given to injured workers who have permanent injures to certain body pats, most often extremity injuries. New York Workers Compensation Schedule Loss ... Continue Reading

NY Workers Compensation Claims: How to Handle On-The-Job Injury or Illness

If you have further questions, please feel free to call the New York workers' compensation lawyers at Turley, Redmond and Rosasco toll free at 1-877-693-2529. Continue Reading