Articles from 2026
July 16, 2026
Why You Need a Workers' Comp Attorney in New York
Workers' compensation in New York is not like other legal claims. The rules are counterintuitive, the deadlines are strict, and the insurance company has lawyers from day one. Here is why having your own attorney matters — and what you risk by going without one.
Read more →July 2, 2026
Undocumented and Hurt at Work? Know Your Rights in New York
You were injured on the job. Maybe it was a fall at a construction site. Maybe a machine at the factory. Maybe years of heavy lifting finally caught up. Now you are in pain, you cannot work, and you are afraid that filing a claim will put you at risk.
Read more →June 22, 2026
How to Prepare for a Workers' Comp IME in New York
You got a letter saying you need to attend an Independent Medical Examination. Your stomach dropped. You are not alone — and you do not have to walk in unprepared. An IME can be one of the most important moments in your workers' comp claim.
Read more →May 21, 2026
Schedule Loss of Use in NY: What Your SLU Award Is Worth
You reached maximum medical improvement. Your doctor says your shoulder will never be 100% again. Now the insurance carrier wants to settle your schedule loss of use award — and their number feels low. Here is what you need to know about how SLU works, what your award could look like, and why the per
Read more →February 1, 2026
When Work Stress Qualifies for Compensation
Many workers in New York experience stress at work, but sometimes that stress becomes something more serious. When pressure, fear, or emotional strain begins to affect daily life, sleep, or the ability to work, it may be a sign of a mental stress injury. These injuries can be just as real and damagi
Read more →January 1, 2026
Year-End Layoffs and RSI Claims in New York
Many workers in New York face layoffs near the end or the start of the year. For people dealing with pain from repetitive stress injuries, losing a job can raise urgent questions: Can a workers’ compensation claim still move forward after being laid off? Does the timing of the injury matter? What pr
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