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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

• Major League Baseball’s Version Of Disability
• Get Disability Benefits Without A Hearing
• Government Health Insurance For The Disabled

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New York State Workers’ Compensation

• 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
• Decrease Your Risk of Home Fires - Take a Look at These Tips When Using Home Heaters
• National Volunteer Fire Council - NY State Benefits Guide

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News

Governor Paterson Announces Nomination for Commissioner of Labor

Governor Paterson announced the nomination of Colleen Crawford Gardner as the next Commissoner of Labor replacing M. Patricia Smith, who is leaving to serve as Solicitor for the U.S. Department of Labor.  Gardner brings a wealth of experience to the position, having worked to  strengthen worker protection, labor standards, apprenticeship, and workforce development programs including initiatives to help injured workers return to work in New York State.

Ms. Gardner will serve as acting Commissioner until she is confirmed by the New York State Senate.

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

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News

• Employee Charged with Collecting Workers' Comp Benefits...
  Posted on 3/9/2010
• Workplace Stress - Impact on Police Officers...
  Posted on 3/5/2010
• New York insurance fraud crackdown: 154 arrests, $16.6 million saved...
  Posted on 2/28/2010
• East Broadway Mall Accused of Stiffing Workers and Gouging Tenants...
  Posted on 2/25/2010
• Workers' Comp Insurance Fraud - 154 Arrests Last Year...
  Posted on 2/24/2010

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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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