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Your Right to Death Benefits in a Workers’ Compensation Case

You Have a Right to Pursue Death Benefits When a Family Member is Killed on the Job

Under the New York workers’ compensation laws, when you are hurt on the job or contract an illness because of exposure to toxic conditions or substances at work, you have a right to pursue temporary or permanent benefits. But what if the injury is fatal? Do your survivors have a right to seek death benefits in a workers’ compensation claim? The answer—a resounding yes!!

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Equifax Data Breach : Check Your Credit Report & Credit Score

Credit reporting agency Equifax recently suffered a massive data breach potentially impacting approximately 143 million Americans.

Criminals accessed Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and, in some cases, driver’s license numbers. They also stole credit card numbers for approximately 209,000 people and credit dispute documents containing personally identifiable information for roughly 182,000 people.

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Are You at Risk for Reduced Workers Compensation?

The new workers compensation rules could put you at risk, yes. New York unions are fighting proposed workers comp rules that could dramatically reduce your amount of compensation as an injured work. This is especially true if you are a worker with impaired arm or leg use.
What Is the Reason for the Change in Regulations?

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Will I Be Prevented from Recovering Workers’ Compensation Benefits if It’s an Old Injury?

Can I Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Injury?

When you have sustained an injury in a work-related accident, you typically have a right to seek benefits through the New York workers’ compensation system. But what if you had a pre-existing injury that was aggravated or re-injured in the accident? Are you still eligible for benefits?

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