May 26, 2023
As a proud veteran of our nation’s armed forces, you’ve faced challenges few can fully comprehend. At the same time, your experience in the military may also have left deep imprints on your personal life, particularly in the form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). You’ve fought for your country, and now, you may face another battle: obtaining the Social Security…
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May 26, 2023
If you’re living with a disability and navigating the labyrinth of Social Security benefits, we know you’ve got plenty on your plate. But what happens when an unexpected lump sum settlement arrives on your doorstep? Perhaps from a personal injury case, a workers’ comp claim, or another source. It might seem like a gift at first, but, as with most…
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May 26, 2023
If you’re preparing for a Social Security disability medical exam, you may feel a little anxious, possibly overwhelmed, and maybe even a bit uncertain about what’s ahead. We get it; preparing for a disability medical exam is no small task, especially when your well-being hangs in the balance. Walking into an unfamiliar situation can be daunting, and it’s completely normal…
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May 26, 2023
If you’ve spent decades building your career, a severe injury or illness is devastating, especially work-related ones. Not only do you have to pay for your medical treatments without a steady income, but you might also reach the point where retiring seems like a better option than continuing to work. But if you receive workers’ compensation for your injury…
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April 1, 2023
Sometimes, injured employees use their paid time off (PTO) hours when they miss work due to job-related injuries or illnesses. For some, using PTO is necessary to avoid financial strain while waiting for benefits to start. However, using sick leave and personal days might not benefit you if you are eligible for workers' compensation benefits. If you get hurt at…
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March 15, 2023
Workers’ compensation can be confusing, especially with all the terms used to describe different milestones and stages of a claim. One of the most important terms to know about is maximum medical improvement (MMI). What Is Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation protects employees injured at work or those who contract a debilitating illness because of work conditions. For example, if you…
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February 1, 2023
You get hurt at work and need time off to recover. Even if you can return to your job, the injury might limit your physical or mental abilities, leading to a smaller paycheck. Wondering whether collecting workers’ compensation benefits will affect your employment status and benefits like health insurance is normal. Keep reading to learn about the relationship between health…
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January 1, 2023
Our New York workers’ compensation attorneys often hear from clients wondering how unemployment benefits and workers' compensation work in New York. The process can be confusing and overwhelming, especially when dealing with an injury or illness that has left you unable to work. In this blog post, we’ll break down the basics of collecting unemployment and workers' compensation in New…
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December 1, 2022
If you were injured in a workplace accident, you might be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. How long you can receive benefits depends on a variety of factors, but it is possible that you could be eligible for lifetime workers' comp benefits. Read on to learn more. An Overview of Workers’ Compensation Benefits New York employees whose employers carry workers’…
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November 1, 2022
If you sustain an injury in the workplace, your employer must report it to their workers' compensation insurer. Some employers, however, may attempt to cover up workplace accidents by failing to file or filing late. Failing to report is unlawful and hinders injured workers from receiving the benefits they need. What should someone do if their employer fails to report?…
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