The internet has killed the traveling salesman, but that does not mean that employees have stopped ‘travelling’.  Every day, thousands of employees either drive, hop on a plane or board a train to reach their intended customer and every day, these employees are hurt on the job. In fact, studies have shown that workers who travel for their job are more likely to sustain injuries.

Unfortunately, if a worker is injured while traveling, employers and insurance companies are much more likely to question a workers’ compensation claim by asking if the injury actually occurred during the course of employment.

In the course of settling a worker’s compensation or liability case, there are many obstacles to overcome. One of the most frequent challenges is reaching a settlement for the injured party’s future medical costs. While settling may be a scary thought for the injured party, the truth is that keeping the case open can also prove to be a huge hassle for them. 

Construction work is known to be a dangerous job. Construction accidents leave many workers injured each year. Although the risks of the job are well known, that doesn’t mean that construction accident victims don’t have rights. When construction workers are injured on the job, they should work with an experienced work injury lawyer to ensure they are justly compensated for the full extent of their damages. One of the most common types of injuries to be suffered during a construction accident is crush injuries.

Did you know that hand-related injuries account for about 1/3 of all workplace injuries, 1/3 of chronic injuries, ¼ of lost work time, and 1/5 of permanent disability?

Your hands might not be the first thing that comes to mind when workplace safety is mentioned, but maybe they should be. The above statistics are brought forward by ChooseHandSafety.org, an organization raising awareness about how important it is to keep your hands safe at the workplace

Attending one or multiple Defense Medical Examinations (DME) is a component of nearly every workers’ compensation claim.  The industry also refers to these evaluations as Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs); however, this is a misnomer. They are anything but “independent.” 

Unfortunately, your Social Security Disability benefits may be cut off before you’re ready. These situations are never ideal and can often create additional stress in an already stressful time. It’s understandable to feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place, but this isn’t the end of the road if you have the proper guidance.

It’s important to understand what prompts a discontinuation of disability benefits. Many are unaware that there are certain actions and situations that can trigger a premature stoppage of benefits—so be prepared by taking a look at our guide below.

Do you know how to schedule an appointment for a denied W.C. condition?

Imagine the situation – you’ve injured your foot and the defendants have agreed it’s a compensable claim, but your foot gives out and you fall and injure your knee. The W.C. carrier is refusing medical treatment for your knee and the burden of proof lays with you to prove that the knee is related to your foot injury.  Your knee claim is considered denied.  How do you go about getting a doctors’ appointment in this situation?

Most people don’t know the difference between a lien, subrogation rights, and rights of reimbursement. Those who do know the difference often don’t care. For instance, even our industry refers to a Medicare lien; however, Medicare does not (technically) put liens on your cases. Medicare liens are actually Medicare-rights-to-reimbursement and subrogation rights.

Business is booming in the State of New York across all industries. As a result companies are struggling to meet the demands of their patrons. In order to get a requested job done in time, employers are pressuring their employees to work longer hours than ever before. In fact, for the sixth year in a row, the amount of overtime hours worked by New Yorkers has increased. 

Chronic pain is, unfortunately, an all-too-common reality for employees who are injured in the workplace. While the initial pain from an injury may eventually subside with early treatment, many workplace injuries result in chronic, lasting pain and other unexpected medical conditions. But what if there was a drug-free, miracle treatment for various types of chronic pain?