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New York State Workers’ Compensation

• Never assume your NY workers’ comp case is hopeless
• Injured NY Workers: Are You Like a Pro-Football Player?
• Can Using Social Media Ruin Your NY Workers’ Comp Case?
• Risk of irritable bowel syndrome for rotating shift workers in NY
• What the ^&%#^% is going on with the NY Workers Compensation System

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Library

New York State Workers’ Compensation

• Learn how to make sure it's just the common cold, and not grounds for a workers' comp calim
• How Gender Discrimination Can Affect Injured New York Workers
• Injured NY Workers Ask: What is “Light Duty” or “Restricted” Work All About?
• Disability Benefits - DENIED?

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Frequently Asked Questions about Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability

Q: IF I CANNOT SUE MY EMPLOYER DUE TO THE NEW YORK WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, WHO CAN I SUE FOR AN INJURY ON A CONSTRUCTION SITE?

A:

While it is correct that you cannot sue your employer, many times you can sue building or property owners, general contractors and others responsible for your construction accident injuries. 

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Videos

New York State Workers’ Compensation:

• Free Report on How to Lose your New York Workers Compensation Case
• The Real Story Behind Attorneys Fees and New York Workers Compensation Claims
• What is a Rotator Cuff Repair - symptoms and anatomy of the Shoulder

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News

• Reimbursement Rates Increase Could Mean Better Medical Access For Work...
  Posted on 9/3/2010
• New Laws Signed By Gov. Paterson May Limit NY Workers' Comp Fraud...
  Posted on 9/1/2010
• Muslim Cab Driver Gets Workers' Comp Benefits, Awaits Next Step...
  Posted on 8/30/2010
• Fishy Slip And Falls And Workers' Compensation Premium Increases...
  Posted on 8/27/2010
• Small business owner in New York accused of workers comp fraud...
  Posted on 8/27/2010

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FAQs

New York State Workers’ Compensation

• AFTER i RECEIVE A SECTION 32 SETTLEMENT, CAN WORKERS' COMP TAKE IT BACK?

• WHAT IF A WORKER FAILS TO FILE A CLAIM FOR WORKERS' COMP?
• ARE WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS TAXED IN NEW YORK?

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