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Category: Workers’ Compensation
Documentation Matters: A Guide for Medical Providers Treating Work Injuries
When you’re treating a patient for a work-related injury, your notes play a crucial role in their workers’ comp claim. Vague or missing documentation can be enough to delay their case or shut... Continue Reading
Needlestick and Workplace Exposure Claims for Healthcare Employees in New York
If you work in healthcare, you already know hazardous situations are part of the job. Whether it’s getting pricked by a needlestick or being exposed to toxic substances, these incidents ca... Continue ReadingReturning to Work After a Workers’ Compensation Injury: Understanding Your Rights
Going back to work after an injury is a step forward. But you’re probably also feeling confused about how the process works. Many injured employees worry about reinjury, losing benefits, or being p... Continue Reading
Summer Injuries for NY Tradespeople: Falls, Heat, and Overexertion
Summer in New York brings longer hours and more time working outdoors for tradespeople across the state. Unfortunately, the added workload exposes you to common safety risks that spike this time of... Continue Reading
How HR Directors Can Reduce Workers’ Compensation Confusion for Employees
A workplace accident can create difficulties for your company’s employees and employers when not handled properly. Without proper communication, they may not understand how the process works.... Continue Reading
Construction Season Injury Risks: What to Watch as Outdoor Work Increases
You’re probably already aware of how risky working in construction can be. Roughly 24% of all workplace fatalities in New York happen in this industry, especially during summer. From heat stroke to... Continue Reading
A Guide for Medical Offices: When Is an Injury Considered Work-Related?
Medical records are a crucial part of a workers’ compensation claim in New York. Any issues with them can lead to delays or denials. But how do you know whether their injury is actually part of the... Continue Reading
Repetitive Strain Injuries: When Gradual Pain Qualifies for Benefits
In most cases, you can easily connect a workplace injury to a recent accident. Unfortunately, not all injuries are the same. Some might take weeks, months, or even years to develop. Repetitive stra... Continue Reading
