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New York State Workers’ Compensation

• Moving forward after a workplace accident in New York
• Work Comp Medical Care seems to win out over Medial Forms!
• Losing your workers’ comp benefits – permanently
• When an exercise injury makes you eligible for workers’ comp benefits
• Workers Compensation, The Mets and Carlos Beltran

New York Disablity Attorney Blog

• Can You Get A Decision At The Hearing?
• Handling A Denial From Social Security
• Is Healthcare A Problem While You’re Waiting For Disability Benefits?

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Library

New York State Workers’ Compensation

• Workers' Compensation - True or False? Ten Most Common "Myths"
• Treating Rotator Cuff Repairs - One of the most common causes of disability in adults
• Why Do I Need to Purchase Insurance?
• Triange Shirtwaist Group Names Recipients of Public Service Award
• NY Workers Comp Attorney explains why Workers Compensation Benefits MATTER

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Frequently Asked Questions about Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability

 

Q: IS WORKERS COMPENSATION A LAWSUIT AGAINST MY EMPLOYER?

A: NO. NO. NO.

WORKERS COMPENSATION IS ABSOLUTELY NOT A LAWSUIT AGAINST YOUR EMPLOYER! In fact, it is only a claim against an insurance policy that every employer (with some exceptions) in New York must purchase. This is a mandatory policy, like having automobile insurance.

In exchange for buying this policy, your employer is protected from lawsuits by employees. The real benefit here is that it allows injured workers:

• speedy medical care
• wage replacement benefits while out
• additional benefits for permanent injuries
• a safer work environment since employers premiums are based on the safety of their jobsite (the safer it is, the lower the employers premiums)

Ninety years ago, when Workers Compensation first came into existence an injured worker could only sue for damages against his or her employer, often losing, and even when winning, not winning a lot since it took years to resolve cases!

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact MARKHOFF & MITTMAN, 866.205.2415 or click our contact us section and we will be happy to review your file for FREE and advise you if you are getting the right information!

Helping Work Accident Victims Throughout New York State (866)205-2415

Markhoff & Mittman PC serves injured workers and their families throughout New York State from Albany to Patchogue and everywhere in between including White Plains, Yonkers, Port Chester, Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, New York City, Queens, Forest Hills, Jamaica, Staten Island, Mt. Kisco, Ossining, Tarrytown, Peekskill, New City and elsewhere!

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Videos

New York State Workers’ Compensation:

• Attorney Fees
• Attorney Fees
• What is a Rotator Cuff Repair - symptoms and anatomy of the Shoulder

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News

• Eric Dinallo - Candidate for NY Attorney General...
  Posted on 3/19/2010
• Buffalo Man Arrested for Workers' Comp Fraud...
  Posted on 3/19/2010
• Mechanic Nabbed for Workers' Compensation Fraud...
  Posted on 3/19/2010
• Road Construction Begins in Western, NY to limit traffic accidents...
  Posted on 3/18/2010
• Payment for Workers' Comp Fraud? Probation and Jail Time for NY Man...
  Posted on 3/10/2010

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FAQs

New York State Workers’ Compensation

• WHERE CAN I OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKERS' COMPENSATION?

• What do I do if I am hurt on a construction site?

• HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN BEING FIRED DUE TO A WORKERS' COMP ISSUE?

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