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Injured at work?  Accident on the Job?  Answers to many questions you might have can be found in one of these documents, reports, articles, or information pieces relating to what to do and what your rights are if you are disabled or have been injured on the job.  For example:

• NY Workers' Comp Medical Treatment Guidelines for the shoulder
• Hearings and Appeals Process for Workers' Comp
• How Unemployment Benefits Affect Disability
• SSI for children with disabilities
• Disability classifications under NY law
• Common workplace accidents
• Painful injuries  

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Library Categories:

• New York State Workers’ Compensation
• Social Security Disability
• Supplemental Security Income
• Federal Workers’ Compensation
• New York City and State Retirement Disability
• The Doctors Corner - Compensation and Social Security Information for Doctors
• VIDEO SERIES: What is Workers' Compensation?
• Westchester County Disability Attorneys
• Nassau County Disability Attorneys
• Newsletters
• Lectures & Presentations
• Forms
• Attorney "Of Interest"
• General

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New York State Workers’ Compensation:

• A Closer Look at Knee Tendons and Injuries   
  Gain a better understanding of the knee and its tendons and how susceptible they are to injuries.
• A Closer Look at Knee Ligaments and Injuries   
  The knee ligaments can be sidelined by many different types of work injuries.
• The Basics of the Knee   
  A brief overview of the knee and its functioning components.
• What Is an Occupational Disease?   
  Occupational disease explanations to help you understand workers compensation benefits.
• Understanding Exclusive Remedy Defense   
  Explanation of the exclusive remedy defense concerning workers compensation claims.
• Glossary of Doctors Used for Injured Workers   
  A list of doctor specialties which may be involved in your workers compensation case in New York.
• Compulsiveness: a Cause of Workplace Stress   
  Workplace stress and compulsiveness can lead to on the job injuries.
• What to Expect from a Visit to the Neurologist   
  Tips to make neurologist appointment a success.
• What to Expect on a Visit to an Audiologist   
  Tips to prepare you for a visit to the audiologist.
• What Can I Expect from a Visit to a Hepatologist   
  Information to help you with your first visit to the hepatologist.
• Be Proactive about Workplace Accidents During the Holidays   
  More accidents at work occur around the holidays.
• Don’t Let the Holidays Be Your Excuse for Missing Work   
  Holidays are a prime time for unexcused absences from work.
• New Yorkers at Risk for Workplace Violence   
  New York workers may be more at risk for workplace n violence than in other cities.
• Work-Related Injuries Can Send You to the Optometrist   
  Workplace injuries may send you to the optometrist.
• 3 Tips to Prevent Workplace Injuries in Retail During Holidays   
  Tips for preventing workplace injuries at retail jobs during the holidays.
• Is Restless Leg Syndrome Making You Miss Too Much Work?   
  Understanding the medical condition of restless leg syndrome and how it affects your work.
• Real World Advice to Avoid Being Injured on the Job   
  Tips to keep workers from being injured on the job.
• Environmental Issues Causing Workers to Be Hurt on the Job   
  Environmental hazards on the job can have long-lasting effects.
• How Cyber-Bullying and Social Media Can Hurt You on the Job   
  Cyberbullying can be a catalyst for violence in the workplace.
• Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in 2010   
  Compiled list of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the United States.
• Injured on the Job - Dangers of Working in Healthcare   
  Working in healthcare can put employees at risk for a multitude of different on the job injuries.
• Worker’s Compensation Facts: Statistics of Work Injuries   
  Statistics of work injuries and fatalities are highlighted.
• Conveyor Belts and Tracks – Source of Worker Injuries   
  Working around conveyor belts and track systems poses dangers to workers on the job.
• Top 4 Excuses From Employers Blocking a Worker’s Return to Work   
  A list of the top four reasons employers give to those trying to return to work.
• Worker Injuries on Construction Sites – Dangers of Working with an Auger   
  Operating an auger on a construction site proves deadly for some workers.
• Recommended Remedies for Back Pain   
  Tips for relieving back pain naturally.
• Do Your Manners Hurt You on the Job?   
  Being too nice on the job can pose safety risks in the workplace.
• Understand Risks of Crush Syndrome and Workplace Accidents   
  Being trapped under heavy objects after an accident may lead to crushing syndrome and death.
• Highlights from 2010 NYSIF Report Concerning New York Workers Comp   
  Overview of the 2010 NYSIF report concerning workers compensation benefits in New York.
• Allergy Sufferers – Are You Taking the Day Off?   
  Workers suffering from allergies may be taking off too much time from work.
• 10 Poor (But Real) Excuses for Missing Work   
  List of real-life excuses for missing work.
• Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to Lost Work Hours   
  Work related injuries can happen when employees do not get enough sleep.
• Acupuncture May Help Alleviate Causes for Missing Work   
  Acupuncture methods may ease the chronic pain of workers comp-related injuries.
• Worker’s Comp Fraudsters Getting Busted But Still Cost You Money   
  Workers compensation fraud costs everyone else billions of dollars each year.
• Should You Exercise With a Work Injury?   
  Exercise with a work-related injury can cause hindrance of healing or re-injury to the affected area.
• On The Job Elbow Injuries – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment   
  Elbow injuries on the job can be a complicated health matter for workers.
• What You Need to Know About Work-Related Pelvic Fractures in New York   
  Read more if you have sustained a pelvic fracture in a New York work accident and are seeking Social Security disability for your pelvic injury.
• Hazardous Conditions of Hurricane Clean Up May Cause Worker's Comp Claims   
  After hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and other severe weather makes it's way through an area, there are many people who must work in the hazardous conditions
• More Workers’ Comp in Summer   
  There are more workers' comp claims in summer than any other season, according to Hartford, a New York property-casualty insurance company.
• Obesity the Cause for Worker's Compensation   
  The larger the number of obese employees in the workplace, the higher the cost of workers compensation insurance.
• Common Workplace Injury – Sprains and Strains   
  Sprains and strains are common injuries suffered in workplace accidents.
• Worker Safety - Eye Protection in the Workplace   
  There are nearly 1,000 eye injuries at work that happen every single day across the United States - and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Considerations for Safety Program Incentives in the Workplace   
  Implementing a safety program in the workplace is necessary to helping prevent injuries for employees. Unfortunately, many employees ignore safety programs.
• Business Travelers: Put the Phone Down and Stop Texting While Driving   
  Not only is texting and driving illegal in many states - but the risks for injury and death as a result of texting while driving are high.
• Lightning Safety on the Job   
  Anyone who works outdoors, particularly in the summer, is at risk for lightning related injuries on the job, and some industries have higher lightning risks.
• Worker Safety Tips for Fireworks Displays   
  Employers must offer fireworks worker safety tips to ensure display operators are trained and competent for lighting fireworks.
• Marriage Equality| New York Disability Attorney Discusses How Workers Compensation Death Benefits will be available to Same Sex Couples   
  New York Disability Attorney describes how Marriage Equality|Same Sex Marraige|Gay Marriage will allow partners to collect workers compensation death benefits
• Musculoskeletal Injuries: Preventable Worker’s Comp Injuries   
  Musculoskeletal injuries are one of the most common type of workers compensation claims for employees.
• Working On the Road is Hazard to Your Health   
  Working in a virtual office on the road can lead to accidents and prove fatal.
• Workplace Safety Can Be Disrupted by Prescription Drugs Without Proactive Company Guidelines   
  Prescription drug use can lead to termination of your job or injury to your coworkers.

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Social Security Disability:

• New York Disability, Social Security Disability, and Workers' Compensation: What's the Difference?   
  A New York disability attorney explains more about the differences between disability benefits and workers’ compensation and how to choose.
• What Can I Expect if Sent to a Hematologist?   
  Information you need for your first visit to a hematologist.
• What To Expect for a Psychiatrist Visit   
  Tips for preparing for your first visit to the psychiatrist.
• What to Expect For Your Visit With a Rheumatologist   
  Tips for your first visit to a rheumatologist.
• New York Social Security Disability: Evaluation of Chronic Kidney Disease   
  If you struggle with kidney disease and are considering disability, read this important article about renal evaluation from your New York disability lawyers.
• Constant Headaches Concerns & Causes   
  Headaches that are frequent and painful may be a cause for health concerns.
• What to Expect With Kidney Issues and Dialysis   
  Explanation of kidney conditions and treatment options.
• What to Expect from a Visit to an Immunologist   
  Severe allergy suffers or for problems with immune systems, an immunologist specialist can help.
• What Does it Take to Get Disability for Epilepsy in New York?   
  Curious about applying for disability for epilepsy? Your New York Social Security disability lawyers explain more about the evaluation and how to get started.
• Basic Seizure First Aid and New York Epilepsy Disability   
  Feeling in control of your epilepsy means talking about it with your family. Your New York disability lawyers talk about the basics.
• Disability Benefits and Adults with Autism   
  Undiagnosed adult autism may entitle you to disability benefits.
• What Can I Expect From a Visit to the Endocrinologist   
  What you need to know about your first visit to an endocrinologist for gland problems.
• Can You Receive Long Term Disability Benefits And Social Security Disability Benefits?   
  Companies that offer long term disability often require you to apply for social security disability.
• New York Winter Coping Skills for Sjogren’s Disability   
  The dry, cold winter air can be rough with a Sjogren’s disability. Your New York disability lawyers have some tips to help you cope.
• Top Factors Which May Affect Your Claim for Disability   
  There are extenuating factors that can complicate your Social Security benefits claim approval in New York.
• Can I Seek Social Security Disability for Diabetes in New York?   
  Diabetes can be difficult to control and may interfere with your ability to work and live your life. Your New York disability lawyers have more information abou
• Understanding Social Security Disability for Burn Injuries in New York   
  Is it possible to get disability for a burn injury in New York? Your White Plains disability lawyers explain more about burns and soft-tissue injuries.
• Try Waiting Until Age 70 to Collect Social Security Disability Benefits   
  Waiting to collect Social Security disability benefits can help your income.
• Understanding Autism Disability in New York   
  If you or a loved one is considering applying for autism disability in New York, your White Plains disability lawyers have the information you need here.
• Yonkers Disability Lawyers Explain Sjögren’s Syndrome   
  Your Yonkers disability lawyers explain more about Sjögren’s syndrome and Social Security disability for Sjögren’s syndrome in New York.
• New York Disability From Work-Related Hearing Loss   
  Having trouble hearing? Your Bronx disability lawyers explain how noise at work can result in hearing loss for many New York workers.
• 5 Biggest Mistakes Made On Social Security Disability Applications   
  List of top 5 most common errors on applications for Social Security Disability.
• FREE Seminar in NYC Examines Social Security Disability Benefits [PDF]   
  Join the Disability Guys for a FREE seminar in NYC on Oct. 25th to learn about how to increase your chances of receiving social security disability benefits
• New York Disability Lawyers: Understanding Multiple Sclerosis   
  In order to help you understand more about multiple sclerosis in New York, your White Plains disability lawyers explain the basic types.
• Evaluation of Skin Disorders for New York Disability: What Information Do I Need?   
  Your White Plains disability lawyers explain more about the information needed to evaluate your disabling skin condition in New York.
• 10 Health Risks Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis   
  Rheumatoid arthritis is linked to many other health conditions you should know about now.
• FREE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SEMINAR IN NYC - OCTOBER 25th 2011 [PDF]   
  Markhoff & Mittman will be holding a free, live social security disability seminar on Tuesday, October 25th 2011 at 7pm in New York City.
• New York Social Security Disability for Joint Pain: The First Step   
  Constant aching in your knees, hips, or shoulder? Let a Bronx disability lawyer explain more about Social Security disability for chronic joint pain.
• Stress At Work is Bad for Your Health   
  Work-related stress is a liability to your health as well as the company where you are employed.
• Recognizing the Signs of Mild Cerebral Palsy in Your Child   
  Bronx disability lawyers explain how recognizing the signs of cerebral palsy in your child may help to lessen problems later on.
• The Importance Of A Qualified Disability Lawyer - It Can Mean The Difference Between Winning And Losing Your Disability Claim   
  Do you need a lawyer for your social security disability hearing? No. But can one improve your chances of winning? Absolutely.
• What is “Cardiovascular Impairment” for NY Social Security Disability?   
  Social Security Disability for a heart condition can be confusing. Your New York disability lawyers explain more in this article.
• New York Disability Guys’ Tips for Dealing with Diabetes in the Heat   
  If you suffer from a diabetes-related disability, take these tips from your New York disability lawyers to stay healthy and beat the heat.
• How To Work While Suffering From/Managing Depression   
  Dealing with depression and your job may not be easy.
• How To Work When Managing Bipolar Disorder   
  Working with a bipolar disorder can sometimes be complicated when in a depressive state.
• Social Security Disability Could Cover Your Arthritis in New York   
  Do you suffer from disabling arthritis in New York? Your White Plains disability lawyers explain the disease and what you can do.
• BlogTalkRadio Series Examines Social Security Disability Benefits [PDF]   
  Attorneys from White Plains disability law firm, Markhoff & Mittman, offer a series of webcasts on how to obtain social security disability benefits.
• New York Respiratory Disability Lawyers explain Asthma Disability   
  A New York asthma disability is no laughing matter for those who struggle to breathe. Lean more about how a Bronx disability lawyer can help you obtain benefits
• NY Disability Lawyers Answer Your Questions about Anxiety Disorders   
  Pursuing a disability claim for an anxiety disorder can be overwhelming. Read about the Social Security Administration’s criteria here.
• NY Disability Lawyers Relay Information about Disabling Skin Disorders   
  You may qualify for NY Social Security disability if you suffer from a disabling skin condition. Read this article for more details.
• Does a work-related amputation qualify for Social Security disability?   
  If you have become an amputee after a NY work-related accident, you may have questions about your rights to Social Security disability.
• FREE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SEMINAR [PDF]   
  Free seminar on social security disability benefits. Speak with real attorneys in New York about disability benefits.
• Memories Don’t Have to Fade With Age   
  Brain activity decreases with age without proper exercise, stimulation, and diet.
• Short Videos On How To Successfully Prove A Social Security Disability Case   
  The attorneys at Markhoff and Mittman are always looking for ways to educate the public on how to obtain social security disability benefits.
• Free Educational Book On Social Security Disability Benefits [PDF]   
  How to handle a social security disability case on your own. Do you need an attorney? Can you win by yourself? This book will tell you.
• Taking Your First Trip to the ENT   
  What to expect when first visiting the ENT specialiat.
• Anticipating the Best from a Cardiologist Appointment   
  A referral to the cardiologist for treatment of a heart condition is serious and needs follow through.
• Collecting Unemployment Checks Does Not Bar An Individual From Applying For Social Security Disability Benefits [PDF]   
  Can a person collect unemployment and apply for disability benefits at the same time? The answer is YES.
• What to Expect on Your First Visit to a Pulmonologist   
  Information you need to know before visiting a pulmonologist for lung conditions.
• Can I File a Claim Under the Zadroga 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund?   
  If you worked in the Ground Zero area or the “debris removal area” between 9/11/2001 and 5/30/2002 you can file a claim under the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund

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Supplemental Security Income:

• Divorced? How to Get Social Security Benefits from Your Ex.   
  Divorcees are eligible to recieve ex-spouse benefits from Social Security.
• Supplemental Security Income Dollar Amounts In New York [PDF]   
  Supplemental Security Income amounts vary from state to state. If you become disabled and qualify for Supplemental Security Income, it is important to know just how much money you will receive each month.
• How A Child Disability Case Is Decided   
  A disabled child may be entitled to a monthly financial allocation from the government if they are rendered disabled. There are several factors a Judge looks at in determining whether or not a child is disabled.
• Strict Income Requirements May Prevent You From Qualifying for SSI   
  Supplemental Security Income is another program that the Social Security Administration offers to individuals who are unable to work because of their physical or emotional impairments.
• Disabled Children & How You Can Get Benefits For Them   
  Disabled children under the age of 18 may also qualify for benefits under Social Security's Supplemental Security Income program.Disa
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Children with Disabilities   
  If your child is disabled, he or she may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income payments. Markhoff & Mittman discuss how the Social Security Administration determines eligibility and the application process. If you have applied for Supplemental Security Income for your child and have been denied, contact us today at (914) 946-1452 or (866) 205-2415.
• Are You Eligible for Supplemental Security Income?   
  Supplemental Security Income benefits are available to the blind, the disabled, and the aged. However, certain eligibility requirements are placed on the individual's income and resources.

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Federal Workers’ Compensation:

• Appeals Process: Federal Workers' Compensation   
  An overview of the appeals process for a Federal Workers' Compensation claim.
• Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act   
  The Longshore & Harbor Workers' Act provides workers' compensation for maritime workers who are injured on the job.
• Who is Covered Under FECA?   
  FECA provides compensation to federal civilian employees who are injured on the job.
• Federal Employees' CompensationAct   
  The Federal Employees' Compensation Act provides for statutory benefits to civilian federal employees who are injured on the job site.

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New York City and State Retirement Disability:

• New York State Death Benefits for Police, Firefighters and Corrections Workers   
  Markhoff & Mittman are dedicated to helping survivors of New York City and NY State employees obtain the benefits they are owed. Contact us at 866-205-2415.
• CASE LAW: Not mentioning a disability when retiring will make you inelgible for an award. [PDF]   
  YOU MUST MENTION A DISABILITY WHEN RETIRING FOR MEDICAL REASONS OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE BENEFITS FOR IT! The claimant retired one month after hitting 25 years of service. After a hearing medically he was found to have a permanent partial disability, however, he never told his supervisors that he was retiring because of his injury. His doctors did not tell him to retire because of the injury. Based upon these facts the court affirmed the Workers' Compensation Board’s finding of a voluntary withdrawal from the labor market making him ineligible for benefits.

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The Doctors Corner - Compensation and Social Security Information for Doctors:

• NY Workers Compensations New Medical Treatment Guidelines - the Shoulder   
  THIS IS HOW YOU MUST TREAT YOUR PATIENT - yes, the New York State Workers Compensation Board has adopted new medical treatment guidelines for multiple body parts that attempt to "guide" medical practitioners in how to treat certain body parts (here the Shoulder)- this is designed to supposedly reduce conflict with insurance company independent medical exams (IMEs) and get treatment to injured workers more expeditiously.
• NY Workers Compensation New Medical Treatment Guidelines - Cervical Spine   
  A PAIN IN THE NECK? The NY Workers Compensation Board is adopting NEW medical TREATMENT guidelines designed to "guide" medical practitioners in how to diagnose, treat and assess cervical spine work-related injuries and diseases. Allegedly designed to help reduce conflict and provide a basic standard of care, medical practitioners, attorneys, claimants, insurance carriers and the workers compensation board itself must now familiarize itself with these new guides.

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VIDEO SERIES: What is Workers' Compensation?:

• What is the basic idea of Workers' Compensation? New York Disability Attorney Brian Mittman explains!   
  Disability attorney Brian Mittman explains the basic premise of New York Workers' Compensation law.
• INJURED AT WORK?? What you NEED to win benefits from workers' compensation   
  Brian Mittman explains what you need to have in order to successfully claim workers' compensation benefits with a handy acronym!
• What type of accident qualifies you for workers' compensation benefits?   
  What do you need for workers' comp benefits? The first component of ANCR is ACCIDENT.
• What is an accident? Part 2   
  Injured at work? Your accident may qualify you for workers' comp benefits! New York disability attorney explains how!
• How long does a worker have to give NOTICE of their injury to their employer?   
  You've had an accident at work. The next step is to NOTIFY your employer. Brian Mittman elaborates!
• Causal Relationsip--the FINAL thing you need to get workers' comp benefits!   
  The fourth and final element of ANCR--CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP. Brian Mittman explains what this is and how it can get you workers' compensation benefits
• What kinds of benefits can you receive from workers' compensation?   
  And how are your benefits determined? Disability attorney Brian Mittman explains how the Workers' Compensation Board determines your benefits.
• What benefits can I receive from workers' compensation? Part 2   
  Disability attorney Brian Mittman further discusses what benefits you can recieve through workers' compensation as an injured worker.
• Other types of workers' compensation benefits!   
  If you have been injured at work, there are many different types of workers' comp benefits you can recieve. Disability attorney Brian Mittman explains!
• New York Disability attorney explains settlements   
  Settlements are another type of workers' compensation benefits if you have been injured on the job.
• The Workers' Compensation Hearing Process (Part 1)   
  Now that you have your workers' comp claim, the race to earning benefits begins. Disability attorney Brian Mittman explains what goes on in that race.
• The Workers' Compensation Hearing Process (Part 2)   
  The hearing process is crucial to earning your workers' compensation benefits and get help you get back to work!
• What is a workers' compensation trial? How can you win benefits this way?   
  Possibly after a hearing is a trial. Exactly what does this mean for you and your workers' compensation case?
• How does an appeal work in workers' compensation?   
  Brian Mittman explains the appeal step in the workers' compensation hearing process.
• Other options you have & what is important to remember entering the hearing process   
  Mr Mittman elaborates on the hearing process and gives tips on important things to remember, including other options if you don't like the decision made.
• How do the attorney fees work in workers' compensation?   
  Disability attorney Brian Mittman of Markhoff & Mittman discusses the attorney fee in workers' compensation.
• More about attorney's fees! Where does this money come from?   
  New York Disability attorney Brian Mittman discusses the attorneys fee in a workers' comp case further.
• What are 3rd party cases?   
  What is a 3rd party case and how does it affect you as an injured worker? Watch disability attorney Brian Mittman's video to find out!
• Where does the insurance company come in?   
  Disability attorney Brian Mittman explains the role of the insurance company in a settlement worker's compensation case.
• How are other programs and benefits affected by workers' compensation?   
  Brian Mittman discusses miscellaneous programs that overlap workers' compensation.
• How does workers' compensation interact with state laws?   
  New York disability attorney Brian Mittman explains how state laws can affect your workers' compensation claim.
• The Great Trade Off! If you are an injured worker, then you can get workers' compensation benefits!   
  The Great Trade Off! If you are an injured worker, then you can get workers' compensation benefits!

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Westchester County Disability Attorneys:

• Lewisboro, NY Disability Lawyer   
  Disability Lawyer for Lewisboro, NY
• North Salem, NY Disability Attorney   
  Disability Attorney for North Salem, NY
• New Castle, NY Disability Attorney   
  Disability Attorney for New Castle, NY
• Hawthorne, NY Disability Attorney   
  Disability Attorney for Hawthorne, NY
• Millwood, NY Disability Attorney   
  Disability Attorney for Millwood, NY
• Pound Ridge, NY Disability Lawyer   
  Pound Ridge, NY Disability Lawyer
• West Harrison, NY Disability Attorney   
  West Harrison, NY Disability Attorney
• Rye Brook, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for Rye Brook, New York
• Purchase, NY Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorney for Purchase, NY.
• Eastchester, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for Eastchester, New York.
• Buchanan, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorney for Buchanan, New York.
• White Plains, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for White Plains, New York.
• Yonkers, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorney for Yonkers, New York.
• Yorktown, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for Yorktown, New York
• Tuckahoe, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorney for Tuckahoe, New York.
• Valhalla, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for Valhalla, New York
• Tarrytown, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for Tarrytown, New York
• Sleepy Hollow, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability laywer for Sleepy Hollow, New York.
• Somers, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorney for Somers, New York.
• Pleasantville, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for Pleasantville, New York.
• Scarsdale, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability Attorney for Scarsdale, New York.
• Ossining, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorney for Ossining, New York.
• Peekskill, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for Peekskill, New York.
• Pelham, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorney for Pelham, New York.
• New Rochelle, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for New Rochelle, New York.
• North Castle, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorneys form North Castle, New York.
• Mount Kisco, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorney for Mount Kisco, New York.
• Katonah, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for Katonah, New York.
• Larchmont, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorney for Larchmont, New York.
• Mamaroneck, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for Mamaroneck, New York.
• Hartsdale, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorney for Hartsdale, New York.
• Hastings-On-Hudson, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for Hastings-on-Hudson, New York
• Irvington, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorney for Irvington, New York
• Cortlandt Manor, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for Cortlandt Manor, New York.
• Croton-on-Hudson, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorney for Croton-on-Hudson, New York
• Dobbs Ferry, New York Disability Lawyers   
  Disability lawyers for Dobbs Ferry, New York.
• Elmsford, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorneys for Elmsford, New York.
• Mount Vernon, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for Mount Vernon, New York
• Bedford, New York Disability Attorneys   
  Disability attorneys for Bedford, New York.
• Bronxville, New York Disability Attorneys   
  Disability attorneys for Bronxville, New York.
• Chappaqua, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for Chappaqua, New York.
• Armonk, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorneys for Armonk, New York.
• Baldwin Place, New York Disability Lawyers   
  Disability lawyers for Baldwin Place, New York.
• Rye, New York Disability Attorneys   
  Disability attorneys for Rye, New York.
• Port Chester, New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability lawyer for Port Chester, New York.
• Harrison, New York Disability Lawyers   
  Disability attorneys for Harrison, New York.
• Ardsley on Hudson, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorney for Ardsley on Hudson, NY.
• Amawalk, NY Disability Attorney   
  Disability attorney for Amawalk, NY.
• Ardsley, New York Disability Attorney   
  Disability lawyers for Ardsley, NY.

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Nassau County Disability Attorneys:

• Atlantic Beach, NY Disability Attorney   
  Disability Attorney for Atlantic Beach, NY
• Albertson | New York Disability Lawyer   
  Disability Lawyer for Albertson, New York

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Newsletters:

• White Plains Disability Attorneys Release January Newsletter for Injured Workers [PDF]   
  Disability News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News (and some fun stuff, too) from White Plains Disability Attorneys, the disability guys
• White Plains Disability Attorneys Release January Newsletter for Injured Workers [PDF]   
  Disability News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News (and some fun stuff, too) from White Plains Disability Attorneys, the disability guys
• Injured on the Job? Disabled? Applying for Disability Benefits? Read Disability News from White Plains Disability Attorneys [PDF]   
  The December issue of Disability News addresses health and safety tips during the holidays - stay safe and healthy and avoid missing work this holiday season
• Injured at work? Disabled and Applying for Benefits? Read Disability News - Monthly Newsletter Brought to you by The Disability Guys [PDF]   
  Hurt on the job? Disabled? Applying for workers' comp or social security disability benefits? Read Disability News - info from White Plains attorneys
• Injured at work? Suffering from a disability? Read "Disability News" [PDF]   
  Disability News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News from the disability guys at White Plains NY law firm serving the entire NY metropolitan area
• Injured at work? Disabled and applying for Social Security Disability Benefits? Read Disability News from the White Plains attorneys at Markhoff & Mittman. [PDF]   
  Injured on the job? Submitting a social security disability claim? Read Disability News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News from the disability guys
• Injured at work? Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits? Read Disability News - the monthly newsletter from Markhoff & Mittman, PC. [PDF]   
  Hurt on the job? injured and missing work? Applying for disability or workers' comp benefits? Read the newsletter from the disability guys - Disability News
• Injured at work? Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits? Read Disability News - the monthly newsletter from Markhoff & Mittman, PC. [PDF]   
  Hurt on the job? injured and missing work? Applying for disability or workers' comp benefits? Read the newsletter from the disability guys - Disability News
• Injured at work? Hurt and missing work? Read Disability News - from workers' comp and social security disability attorneys at Markhoff & Mittman, PC [PDF]   
  The best source of information for those injured on the job or seeking to receive workers compensation and social security disability benefits.
• Injured on the Job? Read Disability News from Markhoff & Mittman [PDF]   
  Monthly newsletter from the disability guys - workers comp, social security disability and how to treat spring allergies so you do not miss work
• Best Source of Up-to-Date News on Workers' Compensation and Disability in New York [PDF]   
  Workplace accident? Injured on the job? Read the Feb issue of Disability News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News (and some fun stuff, too!) published by the Westchester, NY law firm of Markhoff & Mittman.
• Workplace accident? Injured on the job? Read Disability News published by Markhoff & Mittman. [PDF]   
  Workers' compensation and social security disability attorneys at White Plains based law firm publish January newsletter - Disability News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News (and some fun stuff, too!)
• Injured at work? Accident at work? Read Disability News published by Markhoff & Mittman [PDF]   
  Workers' Comp and Social Security Disability attorneys publish monthly newsletter - Disability News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News (and some fun stuff, too!)
• Disability News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News, November 2010 [PDF]   
  Accidents at Work - Disability Law Firm Publishes November Newsletter
• Disability News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News, October 2010 [PDF]   
  Injured at Work? White Plains Disability Attorneys Release October Newsletter
• White Plains Based Disability Law Firm, Markhoff & Mittman - September Newsletter [PDF]   
  Disability News - Your One Stop For Injury and Disability News
• Disabiliy News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News (and some fun stuff, too!) [PDF]   
  Disability Attorneys Markhoff & Mittman publish August newsletter.
• Disability News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News (and some fun stuff, too) Published by Markhoff & Mittman, July 2010 [PDF]   
  White Plains Disability Attorneys Markhoff & Mittman release July newsletter - Disability News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News (and some fun stuff, too)
• Disability News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News, June 2010 [PDF]   
  Disability News - Newsletter from Markhoff & Mittman, workers compensation and social security disability attorneys since 1933.
• Disability News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News (and, some fun stuff too!)- April/May 2010 Issue [PDF]   
  Markhoff & Mittman, PC has renamed, M&M News, their monthly newsletter. Watch for....Disability News - Your One Stop for Injury and Disability News (and, some fun stuff too!)
• M&M News - A Newsletter Published by Markhoff & Mittman, PC - March 2010 [PDF]   
  Markhoff & Mittman's Newsletter - March 2010
• M&M News - A Newsletter Published by Markhoff & Mittman, PC [PDF]   
  Workers Comp and Social Security Disability Attorneys Publish Monthly Newsletter
• Workers' Comp/Social Security Disability Attorneys Provide FREE Newsletter -- Viewable at www.markhofflaw.com [PDF]   
  Markhoff & Mittman Newsletter - Up-to-date information on Workers' Comp and Social Security News
• Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Attorneys provide monthly newsletter. [PDF]   
  Monthly newsletter from workers' compensation and social security disability law firm.
• November Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 2 [PDF]   
  White Plains Workers' Comp and Social Security Disability Attorneys release November newsletter which addresses common myths about social security disability and takes a look at the impact of the economy on the workplace.
• NEWSLETTER - Introducing M&M News, our new Markhoff & Mittman Newsletter [PDF]   
  Learn more about Markhoff & Mittman and how we can help you in our recently released new newsletter.

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Lectures & Presentations:

• It's not who but WHAT you know!   
  SHOULD YOU ALWAYS ASK AN EXPERT? Brian Mittman, Managing Partner of Markhoff & Mittman, PC is not only an Author of 5 Deadly Sins that Can Derail Your New York Workers Compensation Case, but has appeared on radio (Ask an Expert on WFAS 1230) and is a faculty lecturer for Lorman Education and www.lawline.com

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Forms:

• THE NEW EC-4NARR ELECTRONIC WORKERS COMPENSATION MEDICAL FORM   
  ANOTHER STEP TO "HELP" IMPLEMENT THE 2007 NY WORKERS COMPENSATION REFORMS: Instead of filing the Doctor’s Initial Report (C-4) and Doctor’s Progress Report (C-4.2) forms, health care providers may file the Doctor’s Narrative Report (EC-4NARR) to report both the initial and continued treatment, however, a narrative attachment must be included with the form which provides all the additional information which otherwise would be provided on the other forms.
• FORM: REVISED C-3 EMPLOYEE CLAIM FORM - MUST BE USED BY 1/1/2009 [PDF]   
  IMPORTANT FORM CHANGES! When Injured on the job an employee must file a claim with the New York State Workers Compensation Board. This important form has been drastically modified based on changes in the workers compensation law of New York. Depending on how you fill it out will determine if you are entitled to benefits.
• FORM: INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THE REVISED C-3 EMPLOYEE CLAIM FORM [PDF]   
  Important changes to claim forms in the New York State Workers Compensation system! This instruction form is extremely important in helping you properly fill out the revised C-3 EMPLOYEE CLAIM FORM. Failure to fill this form out properly could jeopardize your rights!
• FORM: LIMITED RELEASE OF HEALTH INFORMATION C-3.3 [PDF]   
  BE CAREFUL OF WHAT YOU SIGN - the new and revised claim forms in New York State Workers Compensation require an injured worker to fill out a lengthy C-3 Employee Claim form that also requires the claimant to under certain circumstances to file a release of medical records that could greatly effect the claimants right to collect workers compensation benefits!
• FORM: REVISED C-2 EMPLOYERS REPORT OF WORK RELATED INJURY OR ILLNESS - MUST BE USED BY 1/1/2009 [PDF]   
  NEWLY REVISED FORM! Employers are required to report an injury or illness for an employees work related accident or illness. This newly revised form, along with the newly revised employee claim form (C-3) and medical forms (C-4) is designed to implement the New York State Workers Compensation Reforms of 2007. This must be used by 1/1/2009
• FORM: INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THE REVISED C-2 EMPLOYER REPORT OF WORK RELATED ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS [PDF]   
  YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO FILL OUT THE FORM OR RISK SERIOUS RESULTS. If you do not properly fill out the employer claim form, or if your employer does not properly fill this out, then you may have serious repercussions. Employers could face civil and criminal penalties; employees could forefit benefits!
• FORM: REVISED C-4 DOCTOR'S INITIAL REPORT -MUST BE USED BY 1/1/2009 [PDF]   
  WITHOUT PROPER MEDICAL REPORTS YOU DO NOT HAVE A WORKERS COMPENSATION CASE! The New York State Workers Compensation Board has recently revamped numerous core forms that parties must use. Doctors are no exception. The newly revised C-4 form is accompanied by additional forms C-4.1, C-4.2, C-4.3 and C-4 AUTH, adding increased requirements on the types of forms and the information needed from doctors so that injured workers can obtain the benefits they are entitled to. This form must be used as of 1/1/2009
• FORM: C-4.2 DOCTORS PROGRESS REPORT [PDF]   
  IF YOU DO NOT DO IT RIGHT, YOU MAY JEOPARDIZE YOUR PATIENTS RIGHTS. As with the newly revised C-4, this form must be used by 1/1/2009 and properly filling out this form is a must in order for injured workers to be able to continue to receive appropriate treatment and benefits under the New York State Workers Compensation Law!
• FORM: C-4.3 DOCTORS REPORT OF PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT AND MAXIMUM MEDICAL IMPORVEMENT (MMI) [PDF]   
  THIS FORM IS NEEDED IF YOU WANT A MONETARY BENEFIT: When your workers compensation claim is ready to be finished, then you need a final report that will allow you to obtain monetary benefits that can be a lump sum settlement or an ongoing weekly payment. This form will be necessary to do this.
• FORM: C-4 AUTH - THE MEDICAL FORM NEEDED TO GET THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING YOU NEED [PDF]   
  YOU NEED A MEDICAL TEST - THEN YOU NEED THIS FORM! One of the most important benefits in New York State Workers Compensation is medical care for your injury, and that includes important diagnostic tests like MRIs, EMGs and other tests. Your medical provider, MUST, fill out this form in order for you to obtain this benefit.
• FORM: C-4 DOCTORS REPORT OF EXAMINATION OF WORK RELATED INJURY [PDF]   
  THE C4 MEDICAL FORM IS REQUIRED BY THE NEW YORK STATE WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD TO BE FILLED OUT BY A MEDICAL DOCTOR EVERYTIME THE DOCTOR SEES A INJURED WORKER. THERE ARE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS SUCH AS HISTORY, CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP, DEGREE OF DISABILITY AND ABILITY TO WORK THAT ARE CONTAINED IN THE FORM. ALSO, IT IS USED AS A BILL BY THE DOCTOR TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS ON WORK RELATED INJURY CLAIMS
• FORM: NY WORKERS COMPENSATION INJURED WORKERS C-3 CLAIM FORM [PDF]   
  The basic form used in New York State Workers' Compensation to file a claim for an injured worker - the C-3 form.*** USE ONLY UNTIL 12/31/2008 - SUPERCEDED BY REVISED C-3 ***
• FORM: OUT OF POCKET REIMBURSEMENT FORM C-257 [PDF]   
  Injured workers' can request reimbursement for out of pocket expenses such as automobile travel, taxi, public transportation, prescriptions and other medical items. This form helps keep track of your expenses.

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Attorney "Of Interest":

• Domestic Violence Victims – The Right to Take Time off from Work   
  Domestic violence victims should understand their rights when it comes to taking time off work to deal with the situation at hand.
• Bullying More Common in Workplace than Schools   
  Workplace bullying is more common than school bullying. Learn the signs of bullying in the workplace and how you can protect yourself.
• 2008 Form Changes   
  Overview of newly proposed c-2 c-3 c-4 forms for workers' compensation - letter sent to Executive Director of Workers' Compensation Board

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General:

• Returning to Work Guidelines Available for Long-Absent Employees   
  Guidelines now available for long-absent employees returning to work.
• Markhoff & Mittman Legal Disclaimer - Information on Website is for Informational Purposes Only   
  Information on our website is not intended to be legal advice; it is for informational purposes. Contact a disability attorney to speak about your situation.
• 10 Ways Facebook Can Hurt You at Work   
  Using Facebook at home or at work can be cause for your termination.
• Missing Work– Facts About Colds and Flu   
  Advice about missing work while sick with a cold or the flu.
• Tips for Preparing Construction Sites Before Hurricanes and Tropical Storms   
  To prevent injuries to people and damage to property, construction sites need a detailed safety plan in place for what should be done during hurricanes.
• Cell Phone and Texting Injuries on the Job   
  If you're working in a job that requires driving, and you become injured due to someone else's cell phone use - you may be entitled to workers compensation.
• Tips to Prevent Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion   
  When it comes to heat related injuries and illness, the best defense is prevention. When the temperatures rise, particularly on days when it's extremely humid.
• Cancer from Ground Zero: Will the Zadroga Act Ever Cover it?   
  People exposed to the toxins at the WTC are being studied for possible connections between the toxic exposure and various types of cancers.
• Protecting Workers from Heat Stress   
  The hot summer months cause problems for many workers, especially those who must work outdoors in the heat. Heat stress can cause heat illness and even death.
• Workplace Injuries Caused by the Extreme Heat in Summer   
  Every summer, thousands of people suffer work related heat illness and injuries, and in 2010, more than 30 people died due to heat stroke working outside.
• Preparing to File a Claim Under the Zadroga Act   
  While you can't put in a claim under the Zadroga Act as of yet, there are a number of documents you can prepare while you're waiting.
• Commonly Asked Questions About the Zadroga Bill   
  With the recent discussion of the Zadroga Bill, some people are still confused as to what to expect under the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
• How the Zadroga Act Came to Be   
  Congress approved $4.3 billion in funds to compensate the first responders on the scene for Ground Zero efforts.
• Job Opportunities For Disabled Offer Benefits To Employers Too   
  Disabled workers bring benefits to employees too.
• Court Orders Employer To Pay For Gastric Bypass Surgery   
  Obesity threatens the health of millions of American workers. It is also changing the way benefits are awarded.
• New York Disability Attorney Brian Mittman Interviews Disability Attorney Troy Rosasco About the Zadroga 911 Act and how to help those injured or suffering disease due to 911 [PDF]   
  This insightful interview helps to answer many questions that those suffering the ill effects of 911 may have with the passage of the recent Zadroga 911 Act
• Lack of Fresh Air Threatens Workers' Health   
• Mittman Interviews Rosasco about 911 James Zadroga Bill   
  Brian Mittman interviews Troy Rosasco about the recently signed legislation known as the James Zadroga Bill and its impact on first responders and others affected by the aftermath of the World Trade Center Attacks on 911
• Attention Employees: Do You Know Your Rights?   
  Employee must know their rights in order to protect those rights.
• The Stress of Your Unemployed Spouse May Be Hurting Your Job Performance   
  It was expected that having marital support would help reduce the stress unemployment causes on the family, but instead, the study reveals that couples share in the burden of the stress rather than reduce it for either partner.
• Good Reasons For Missing Work   
  It is almost impossible to avoid missing at least one day of work, however doing so too often can lead to negative consequences.
• Experience and maturity play a big role in worker safety.   
  Providing proper training and supervision ensures young workers have the opportunity to gain work experience safely.
• Feeling Stressed? Just When You Think Things Can't Get Any Worse.....   
  Individuals struggling to deal with stress often find themselves distracted to the point of causing an accident.
• Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Caused from the Work Environment: Exposure to Asbestos   
  If you have a workplace illness as a result of exposure to asbestos in the workplace, you have legal rights to file an asbestos lawsuit and seek compensation for your loss and suffering.
• Workplace Suicide: An International Concern   
• Learn more about Markhoff & Mittman and how we can help you in our recently released newsletter. [PDF]   
  December Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 3
• Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis [PDF]   
  A look at the chronic autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and one woman's story of getting involved with The Arthritis Foundation and being in remission for the first time in eight years!
• Top 10 Reasons Injured Workers Retain Attorneys   
  Deciding whether or not to hire a workers' comp attorney? Take a look at the top ten reasons injured workers hire attorneys as identified by an attorney who has seen his share of worker grievances.
• New Book Helps Injured Workers Protect Their Rights   
  New York Attorney Brian Mittman's New Book, "5 Deadly Sins That Can Derail Your New York Workers Compensation Case -- Avoid Them and You May Have a Shot at Receiving Benefits!," Helps Injured Workers Understand Their Rights and the Obstacles They Face When Dealing with Insurance companies, the Workers Compensation Board, and Employers
• New York General Municipal Law, Article 10, Section 207-c Payment of Salary, Wages, Medical and Hospital Expenses of Policemen with injuries or illnesses incurred in the performance of duties [PDF]   
  New York General Municipal Law, Article 10, Section 207-c Payment of Salary, Wages, Medical and Hospital Expenses of Policemen with injuries or illnesses incurred in the performance of duties.
• Helpful Discounts for Disabled Individuals at New York State Parks and Historic Sites   
  DON'T LET YOUR DISABILITY HOLD YOU BACK FROM DOING WHAT YOU LOVE TO DO! New York State Department of Parks has a specialized program that allows disabled individuals to receive discounts at various State Parks, Historic Sites, Golf courses and so on.

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