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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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Meniscus Knee Surgery - what exactly is it?

This Video demonstrates the first part of Meniscus Surgery

The Meniscus

Simply put, the meniscus is a half-moon shaped (one on each side) cartilage that sits between the upper leg bone (femur) and the lower leg bone (tibia). This cartilage helps to cushion the bones and acts as a shock absorber. It also helps the knee to bend and move properly.. Therefore, it is obvious that injuring this part of your body could have significant consequences, such as limiting your ability to work, walk and bend.

Some Common Symptoms of a Meniscus Tear

You may experience the following symptoms that you should tell your doctor:

    * swelling around the knee
    * restricted motion
    * pain
    * inability to stand on the effected leg
    * clicking or locking in the knee


For more information on Meniscus related injuries see:

Meniscus Injuries at About.com
Knee: Meniscus Injuries at the Mayo Clinic
Surgery: Meniscus Injuries at arthroscopy.com

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If you have sustained a rotator cuff injury as a result of a work related accident and have questions about how to obtain medical care or receive appropriate benefits contact the attorneys of Markhoff & Mittman, PC for your free workers compensation consultation. We can provide you with information that will help you decide how to proceed with your claim. Call us today at 866.205.2415. Your New York workers compensation attorney - handling matters in the New York City area from Peekskill to Patchogue, and everywhere inbetween like Tarrytown, Port Chester, New Rochelle, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, East Meadow, Flushing, Hempstead and more...

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New York State Workers’ Compensation:

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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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