Under the New York state workers’ compensation laws, workers’ compensation benefits are generally fixed, based on your average weekly wage for the year prior to
An average of 2.5 million nonfatal workplace injuries occur every year in the U.S. If you suffered an injury in your workplace, you may not
At its core, New York state’s workers’ compensation system is a direct bargain: if an employment-related injury occurs, workers forfeit the right to sue their
If you sustained an injury on the job, you may not only anticipate the benefits to which New York workers’ compensation law entitles you but
If you sustained an injury on the job that renders you unable to work, you likely face extensive medical bills and lost wages. This may
If you become disabled or develop a condition that prohibits you from working, you may qualify for one of two federal disability programs: Social Security
If you have never experienced the process of filing for workers’ compensation benefits after suffering an injury at work, you may find it overwhelming. Things
Millions of New Yorkers report to their jobs regularly. Unfortunately, over 200,000 of those workers suffer injuries while performing work-related duties every year. Others become ill due
Every year, approximately 4.4 million people suffer injuries caused by car accidents in the United States, and the financial impact amounts to more than $871