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When Should You Apply for SSDI After a Work Injury? A Timeline Overview
Were you injured at work and filed a workers’ compensation claim? You most likely received benefits to cover your injuries and a financial lifeline while you recovered. However, these benefits are... Continue Reading
Common Summer Injuries Hospital Aides Face And How to File for Workers’ Comp
Summer is one of the riskiest seasons for hospital aides in New York. Whether it’s heat stroke from the intense heat or chronic fatigue from the long hours, injuries can happen fast and witho... Continue Reading
Injured While Delivering in the Heat? Workers’ Comp Rights for UPS Drivers in NY
Summers in New York are known for being brutal, and temperatures are only going up in the next few years. For UPS drivers, the oppressive heat can cause serious health conditions if they’re not car... Continue Reading
Injured on the Way to Work? What NY’s Workers’ Comp Law Really Covers
Work-related injuries don’t always happen on-site. According to the National Safety Council, over 25,000 off-the-job deaths are caused by car accidents, including commutes. Many workers automatical... Continue Reading
From Snowplowing to Landscaping: What Happens If You’re Injured in a New Seasonal Job?
Whether you’re plowing snow in the winter or landscaping in the summer, every seasonal job has its risks. Most seasonal work can be physically demanding, have long hours, and expose you to al... Continue Reading
Returning to Work in Summer After a Spring Layoff: What If You’re Still Injured?
With summer in full swing, many workers start their seasonal job contracts in fields like landscaping, construction, or hospitality. But what happens if you’re still injured after your last seasona... Continue Reading
Injured At Work? What Sanitation Workers In New York Should Know About Workers’ Comp
Sanitation workers are the backbone of keeping our towns and cities clean. That said, it’s not an easy job. According to the OSHA Education Center, it’s the seventh-most dangerous job in the countr... Continue Reading
Summer Break & Seasonal Hospitality Jobs: Workers’ Compensation for Hotel and Restaurant Workers
Each summer, tourism in New York spikes. Thousands of visits come to enjoy the state’s many coastal beaches, wineries, and camping sites. The influx of visitors also brings thousands of seaso... Continue Reading
