Worker’s Compensation

A common pitfall to an injured worker is failure to provide adequate notice to his or her employer of the accident. This article discusses the filing requirements for a workers comp claim and a recent case which dealt with late notice to the employer.

This article explains the value a workers comp claim lawyer can provide to the injured worker.

Every Long Island workers’ compensation case is different. This article discusses how injuries to multiple joints on the same arm or leg affect settlement values. It also discusses a case every workers’ compensation lawyer will refer to in such a scenario.

This article discusses some factors a Bronx workers compensation lawyer will consider in settling a claim. It also explains how prior injuries to the same body part affect a workers compensation settlement.

Workers comp IME doctors are not the injured workers friend. There is no patient-doctor relationship and they are hired by the insurance carrier to cut costs. If you are attending a workers comp IME, watch for these five things before and during the examination.

When the carrier denies a workers comp injury, adding the injury to a case can be a difficult task. This article discusses what an injured worker must know about adding an injury or condition to the case.

Every injured worker eligible for workers’ compensation benefits should know his or her rights. This article will discuss some of the things every injured worker should know about the workers’ compensation claim process.

This article explains what the injured worker needs to know about workers comp surgery. It discusses the impact of a surgery on a case and what steps the worker and insurance carrier will take after surgery.

This article discusses the workers comp process and what the injured worker should expect. From medical record requirement, to witnesses. The worker should be familiar with criteria and deadlines.

When an injured worker is injured on the job and their employer has no insurance, it will impact the overall workers compensation claims process. This article discusses the Uninsured Employer fund and process for these types of cases.