Long Island, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has barred an orthopedic spinal surgeon from treating patients with workers’ compensation claims. State officials allege Dr. Joseph Weinstein, a surgeon working in […]

Adjuster Essentials Core Benefits Overview Benefit Type Details Medical Care Covers all necessary treatment from authorized providers. No out-of-pocket costs. Temporary Disability (TD) Up to 2/3 of average weekly wage, subject to state max (e.g., […]

A sudden jolt. A scrape of metal. A moment of panic that passes when you realize it wasn’t that bad. For many drivers in Queens, a minor fender-bender is just an inconvenience—something you walk away […]

Safety at Work New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – A New York City cop, a building guard, a corporate executive, and an employee of the building’s owner were the victims of a lone gunman in a […]

Safety at Work Queens, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – A man has been charged with attempted murder after attacking an airport worker at the Howard Beach-JFK Subway station, officials said. Courtney Jacobs, 38, of Liberty Avenue, was indicted last week […]

Case File A New York teacher had some challenges with asthma, but were they enough that he could stop coming to work or did he voluntary remove himself from employment? Simply Research subscribers have access […]

What Do You Think? Employers must engage in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations when an employee needs them due to a disability. A recent case involving a physician’s assistant with a back injury […]

Safety at Work Bronx, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – Police in New York are looking for a number of assailants who’ve attacked transit workers over the last month. From pipe-wielding assailants to women with spray bottles, transit […]