Injured Workers' Blog

How Do I Know If My Condition Is Related to My Work Activities?
How Do I Know If My Condition Is Related to My Work Activities?
By Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   When most people think about a workers’ compensation claim, they imagine an obvious accident — slipping on a wet floor, getting hurt by machinery, or falling from a ladder — where there’s a clear date, time,...
Getting Back to Work After an Injury
Getting Back to Work After an Injury
By Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   Getting Back to Work After an Injury: Vocational Rehabilitation Resources for Injured Workers in New York State Sustaining a work-related injury can be a physically, emotionally, and financially challenging experience. Beyond the pain and recovery process,...
Surveillance in Workers’ Compensation
Surveillance in Workers’ Compensation
By Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   Insurance Carrier Paying You Benefits? They Might Be Watching. If you're receiving lost wage benefits due to a job-related injury, it's crucial to understand that insurance carriers often employ surveillance as a standard practice. This isn't...
Your Denied Workers' Comp Claim: Unraveling the Mystery and Securing Your Rights
Your Denied Workers' Comp Claim: Unraveling the Mystery and Securing Your Rights
By Rosalind Asch-Hobeck Denied Workers’ Compensation Claim? Here's Why—And What You Can Do About It You did everything by the book. You followed the rules. After getting hurt on the job, you reported your workplace injury within the required 30...
Is every injury sustained at work covered by workers’ compensation?
Is every injury sustained at work covered by workers’ compensation?
By Rosalind Asch-Hobeck Understanding Workers’ Compensation: Navigating the Complex Path to Benefits After a Workplace Injury The path to securing workers’ compensation benefits after a workplace injury is often more complex than it appears at first glance. While many injured...
Does your employer have workers’ compensation coverage?
Does your employer have workers’ compensation coverage?
By Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   Coverage Issues Can Arise in Workers’ Compensation Claims Most employers in New York and across the country are aware of their legal responsibility to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This coverage is meant to provide critical benefits...
Are You Covered by Workers’ Compensation While Commuting to and From Work?
Are You Covered by Workers’ Compensation While Commuting to and From Work?
By Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   Are You Covered By Workers' Compensation While Commuting to and from Work? Whether an injury sustained on your way to work is covered by workers’ compensation depends on various factors. The details matter, and an experienced...
Are You Protecting Your Rights After a Work Injury?
Are You Protecting Your Rights After a Work Injury?
By Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   Do You Know What to Do After Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim? If you’ve suffered a work-related injury but haven’t yet hired an experienced workers’ compensation attorney or attended your first hearing, how can you be...
What is horseplay and why should it be avoided?
What is horseplay and why should it be avoided?
By Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   If you sustain an injury at work while engaging in horseplay—such as playing around, pulling pranks, or joking with coworkers—you may not be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers' compensation is designed to cover injuries that...
Can I Ignore a Hearing Notice?
Can I Ignore a Hearing Notice?
By Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   Don’t Ignore a Workers’ Compensation Hearing Notice: Why Showing Up Matters If you’ve been injured on the job and filed a workers’ compensation claim in New York, it’s absolutely critical that you take every part of...
Can I See More Than One Doctor for My Work-Related Injury?
Can I See More Than One Doctor for My Work-Related Injury?
By Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   The short answer is yes—and in many cases, it's necessary. Medical care isn't one-size-fits-all. Depending on the nature and extent of your injury, you may need to consult multiple specialists. For example: If you've injured your...
Can I Handle My Workers’ Compensation Case Without a Lawyer?
Can I Handle My Workers’ Compensation Case Without a Lawyer?
By Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   Yes, you can, but it’s not the best choice. Workers’ compensation cases involve complex rules, strict deadlines, and legal proceedings. Keep in mind that your employer's insurance company will have a lawyer at every hearing to...
Man discussing prior accidents with his lawyer
Did You Have Prior Accidents, Injuries Or Have You Returned To Work?
by Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   When a workplace injury occurs, employers or insurance carriers may request that you sign a HIPAA release to access your medical records. They might also ask whether you've experienced previous injuries, such as those from work,...
Do I Have To Pay An Attorney If I Retain One In A New York Workers’ Compensation Case?
Do I Have To Pay An Attorney If I Retain One In A New York Workers’ Compensation Case?
by Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   You do not have to pay an attorney to consult on your workers’ compensation injury.  Fees for a workers’ compensation attorney are awarded by a Law Judge at the Workers’ Compensation Board when a monetary award...
Do I Have To Attend The IME Exam Scheduled By The Insurance Company In A New York Workers’ Compensation Case?
Do I Have To Attend The IME Exam Scheduled By The Insurance Company In A New York Workers’ Compensation Case?
by Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst The Workers’ Compensation insurance company or your employer, if it is self-insured, is entitled to have you examined periodically.  Most of the time the exams are on the issues of...
Workers’ Compensation Hearings – Don't Wait to Get Legal Help
Workers’ Compensation Hearings – Don't Wait to Get Legal Help
by Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   You don’t have to wait for a hearing to get a workers’ compensation lawyer. In fact, the sooner you get legal representation, the better—especially if you're still injured and unable to work. Waiting to secure benefits...
What can I expect at a Workers' Compensation Hearing?
What can I expect at a Workers' Compensation Hearing?
by Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   There are several ways to participate in a workers' compensation hearing. If you have access to a computer, the Workers' Compensation Board provides instructions on how to join the hearing online. The Notice of Hearing you...
Your Expectations as an Injured Worker (Claimant)
Your Expectations as an Injured Worker (Claimant)
by Rosalind Asch-Hobeck   Every workers’ compensation case is unique. No two injuries—whether to your back, leg, head, or any other body part—are identical because many factors come into play. For this reason, comparing your case to someone else’s often...
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