Your Specific Injury
- Shoulder/Arm
Whether you have a rotator cuff tear, tendonitis, adhesive capsulities, torn labrum, have an arm fracture or any other shoulder or arm problem, you know how debilitating it can be. You need your arm for almost any activity, and your condition may have been caused by an accident, traumatic impact, or overuse of that body part. Extremity injuries such as these are expected to result in surgery and/or require physical therapy. Under the new 2010 guidelines, these injuries have a set number of treatments and doctor visits, so you must understand that the Carrier will eventually contest any continued necessary care, and it will be up to your doctor to prove the medical necessity of its continuity. Once you reach maximum medical improvement, your doctor will evaluate you to see what percentage loss of use of that body part stems from the accident in question, and you may be entitled to a significant amount of money so long as you have not been out of work for an excessively long time. Typically, one reaches maximum medical improvement from these injuries within one year from the date of the accident or date of surgery.
It is important that your Attorney knows how your injury affects you and the value of your injury in relation to your Workers’ Compensation claim. Make sure you have the top Workers’ Compensation lawyer on your side.
- Knees/Legs
Whether you have a meniscus tear, fracture, or any other knee or leg condition, an injury to your leg can temporarily prevent you from performing any activity, including those of daily living, by limiting your mobility and weakening your body. Whether it is caused by an accident, traumatic impact, or overuse, it is important to treat these injuries quickly to prevent any further deterioration. Extremity injuries such as these are expected to result in surgery and/or require physical therapy. Under the new 2010 guidelines, these injuries have a set number of treatments and doctor visits, so you must understand that the Carrier will eventually contest any continued necessary care, and it will be up to your doctor to prove the medical necessity of its continuity. Once you reach maximum medical improvement, your doctor will evaluate you to see what percentage loss of use of that body part stems from the accident in question, and you may be entitled to a significant amount of money so long as you have not been out of work for an excessively long time. Typically, one reaches maximum medical improvement from these injuries within one year from the date of the accident or date of surgery.
It is important that your Attorney knows how your injury affects you and the value of your injury in relation to your Workers’ Compensation claim. Make sure you have the top Workers’ Compensation lawyer on your side.
- Neck
Whether you are suffering from a disc herniation, buldging, impindgement, stenosis, sprain, strain or any other cervical spine problem, you know how limiting it can be. The pain is everlasting, debilitating, and impossible to circumvent, sometimes even with treatment. Often times surgery is the only alternative, but the thought of that is scary to some.
Cervical spine injuries can be a result of an accident, traumatic impact or even the result of a prolonged activity requiring that the neck be kept in one position for a prolonged period of time. Under the new 2010 guidelines, these injuries have a set number of treatments and doctor visits, so you must understand that the Carrier will eventually contest any continued necessary care, and it will be up to your doctor to prove the medical necessity of its continuity.
Usually it takes at least 2 years from the date of accident or date of surgery for the patient to reach maximum level of medical improvement, at which time the doctor will evaluate the patient to see what level of permanent disability (if any) results. At such point the Claimant is entitled to a classification, and thereafter to negotiate a settlement, which often times leads to a significant amount of money. You need the best Workers’ Compensation Attorney in order to get the best results.
- Back
Whether you are suffering from a disc herniation, buldging, impindgement, stenosis, sprain, strain or any other cervical spine problem, you know how limiting it can be. The pain is everlasting, debilitating, and impossible to circumvent, sometimes even with treatment. Often times surgery is the only alternative, but the thought of that is scary to some.
Thoracic and Lumbar spine injuries can be a result of an accident, traumatic impact or even the result of a prolonged activity requiring that the back be kept in one position for a prolonged period of time. Under the new 2010 guidelines, these injuries have a set number of treatments and doctor visits, so you must understand that the Carrier will eventually contest any continued necessary care, and it will be up to your doctor to prove the medical necessity of its continuity.
Usually it takes at least 2 years from the date of accident or date of surgery for the patient to reach maximum level of medical improvement, at which time the doctor will evaluate the patient to see what level of permanent disability (if any) results. At such point the Claimant is entitled to a classification, and thereafter to negotiate a settlement, which often times leads to a significant amount of money. You need the best Workers’ Compensation Attorney in order to get the best results.
- Elbow
Whether you have tendinitis, torn ulnar collateral ligament, epicondylitis, cubital tunnel syndrome, a fracture, or any other medical condition to your elbow, you know how debilitating it can be. Extremity injuries such as these are expected to result in surgery and/or require physical therapy. Once you reach maximum medical improvement, your doctor will evaluate you to see what percentage loss of use of that body part stems from the accident in question, and you may be entitled to a significant amount of money so long as you have not been out of work for an excessively long time. Typically, one reaches maximum medical improvement from these injuries within one year from the date of the accident or date of surgery.
It is important that your Attorney knows how your injury affects you and the value of your injury in relation to your Workers’ Compensation claim. Make sure you have the top Workers’ Compensation lawyer on your side.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
You're working at your desk, trying to ignore the tingling or numbness you've had for some time in your hand and wrist. Suddenly, a sharp, piercing pain shoots through the wrist and up your arm. Just a passing cramp? Well…it’s more likely you have carpal tunnel syndrome.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway of ligament and bones at the base of your hand. It contains nerves and tendons. Sometimes, thickening from irritated tendons or other swelling narrows the tunnel and causes the nerve to be compressed. Symptoms usually start gradually. As they worsen, grasping objects becomes increasingly difficult.
What causes the problem? Some people have smaller carpal tunnels than other people do. Other causes include performing assembly line work, wrist injury, or swelling due to certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Women are three times more likely to have carpal tunnel syndrome than men. Treatment includes resting your hand, splints, pain and anti-inflammatory medicines, and surgery. CTS (as it’s called for short) is the most common type of occupational disease (OD) – a condition that results from repetitive work activity over the years.
CTS will most likely result in a permanent disability classification, which in turn can lead to a substantial settlement. You need the best Workers’ Compensation Attorney on your side to ensure you have the best possible representation to maximize your award.
- Foot/Ankle
Whether you suffered a fracture, ruptured ligaments, amputations (whole or partial), or any other foot/ankle injuries, you know how much it impairs your mobility and ability to perform any activity. These injuries are painful, difficult to treat, and often times require surgical intervention.
Whether it is caused by an accident, traumatic impact, or overuse, it is important to treat these injuries quickly to prevent any further deterioration. Extremity injuries such as these are expected to result in surgery and/or require physical therapy. Once you reach maximum medical improvement, your doctor will evaluate you to see what percentage loss of use of that body part stems from the accident in question, and you may be entitled to a significant amount of money so long as you have not been out of work for an excessively long time. Typically, one reaches maximum medical improvement from these injuries within one year from the date of the accident or date of surgery.
It is important that your Attorney knows how your injury affects you and the value of your injury in relation to your Workers’ Compensation claim. Make sure you have the top Workers’ Compensation lawyer on your side.
- Hand/Wrist
Whether you suffered a fracture, ruptured ligaments, amputations (whole or partial), or any other hand/wrist injuries, you know how much it impairs your ability to perform any activity. These injuries are painful, difficult to treat, and often times require surgical intervention.
Whether it is caused by an accident, traumatic impact, or overuse, it is important to treat these injuries quickly to prevent any further deterioration. Extremity injuries such as these are expected to result in surgery and/or require physical therapy. Once you reach maximum medical improvement, your doctor will evaluate you to see what percentage loss of use of that body part stems from the accident in question, and you may be entitled to a significant amount of money so long as you have not been out of work for an excessively long time. Typically, one reaches maximum medical improvement from these injuries within one year from the date of the accident or date of surgery.
It is important that your Attorney knows how your injury affects you and the value of your injury in relation to your Workers’ Compensation claim. Make sure you have the top Workers’ Compensation lawyer on your side.
- Toes
Whether you suffered a fracture, ruptured ligaments, amputations (whole or partial), or any other injury to your toes, you know how much it impairs your mobility and ability to perform any activity. These injuries are painful, difficult to treat, and often times require surgical intervention.
Whether it is caused by an accident, traumatic impact, or overuse, it is important to treat these injuries quickly to prevent any further deterioration. Extremity injuries such as these are expected to result in surgery and/or require physical therapy. Once you reach maximum medical improvement, your doctor will evaluate you to see what percentage loss of use of that body part stems from the accident in question, and you may be entitled to a significant amount of money so long as you have not been out of work for an excessively long time. Typically, one reaches maximum medical improvement from these injuries within one year from the date of the accident or date of surgery.
It is important that your Attorney knows how your injury affects you and the value of your injury in relation to your Workers’ Compensation claim. Make sure you have the top Workers’ Compensation lawyer on your side.
- Fingers
Whether you suffered a fracture, ruptured ligaments, amputations (whole or partial), or any other injury to your fingers, you know how much it impairs your ability to perform any activity. These injuries are painful, difficult to treat, and often times require surgical intervention.
Whether it is caused by an accident, traumatic impact, or overuse, it is important to treat these injuries quickly to prevent any further deterioration. Extremity injuries such as these are expected to result in surgery and/or require physical therapy. Once you reach maximum medical improvement, your doctor will evaluate you to see what percentage loss of use of that body part stems from the accident in question, and you may be entitled to a significant amount of money so long as you have not been out of work for an excessively long time. Typically, one reaches maximum medical improvement from these injuries within one year from the date of the accident or date of surgery.
It is important that your Attorney knows how your injury affects you and the value of your injury in relation to your Workers’ Compensation claim. Make sure you have the top Workers’ Compensation lawyer on your side.
- Hip
Whether it is because of degenerative conditions or an accident/direct trauma, any injury to your hip, especially those requiring surgery, is to be taken very seriously. If left untreated or if treatment is delayed, hip injuries can result in permanent loss of mobility. These injuries are painful, difficult to treat, and often times require surgical intervention.
Whether it is caused by an accident, traumatic impact, or overuse, it is important to treat these injuries quickly to prevent any further deterioration. Extremity injuries such as these are expected to result in surgery and/or require physical therapy. Once you reach maximum medical improvement, your doctor will evaluate you to see what percentage loss of use of that body part stems from the accident in question, and you may be entitled to a significant amount of money so long as you have not been out of work for an excessively long time. Typically, one reaches maximum medical improvement from these injuries within one year from the date of the accident or date of surgery.
It is important that your Attorney knows how your injury affects you and the value of your injury in relation to your Workers’ Compensation claim. Make sure you have the top Workers’ Compensation lawyer on your side.
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)
Also called Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), RSD is a chronic pain condition. The key symptom of RSD is continuous, intense pain out of proportion to the severity of the injury, which gets worse rather than better over time. RSD most often affects one of the arms, legs, hands, or feet. Often the pain spreads to include the entire arm or leg. Typical features include dramatic changes in the color and temperature of the skin over the affected limb or body part, accompanied by intense burning pain, skin sensitivity, sweating, and swelling. Doctors aren’t sure what causes RSD. In some cases the sympathetic nervous system plays an important role in sustaining the pain. Another theory is that RSD is caused by a triggering of the immune response, which leads to the characteristic inflammatory symptoms of redness, warmth, and swelling in the affected area.
This is a condition that often results from other work-related accidents and direct impact to limbs. Claimants don’t always know what is causing the random yet umbearable pain and discomfort that they are feeling, and therefore don’t automatically connect it to the work-accident. It is important to always tell your doctor about any unusual changes regarding anything after the accident.
RSD will often result in a classification of a permanent disability of some degree and a possible settlement that can entitle you to a significant amount of money. It is important to have the best Workers’ Compensation Attorney on your side to ensure you get all you are entitled in the most efficient way possible.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an emotional illness that is classified as an anxiety disorder and usually develops as a result of a terribly frightening, life-threatening, or otherwise highly unsafe experience. PTSD sufferers re-experience the traumatic event or events in some way, tend to avoid places, people, or other things that remind them of the event (avoidance), and are exquisitely sensitive to normal life experiences (hyperarousal).
In order to have a claim for PTSD you will need a Psychiatrist’s report stating that your condition stems from a work-related condition or incident. Eventually, PTSD will probably lead to a classification of a permanent disability of some degree and thereafter the possibility of a settlement. Since you may be entitled to a significant amount of money, it is important to have the best Workers’ Compensation Attorney on your side to maximize your awards.
- Disfigurement
Under New York Workers’ Compensation Law, disfigurement awards can be granted, but they are subjective in nature, and often the value of the case will depend on the Claimant’s age, gender, line of work, and marital status. The award usually does not feel fair for the Claimant who was left with a permanent scar of any type.
To make sure you get the highest possible award, you must retain the best Workers’ Compensation lawyer possible.
- Exposure/Asbestos
Asbestos, lead poisoning, hepatitis, environmental contamination. These are just a few examples of what some of our work force is faced with when performing their work activities.
Whether you are already experiencing symptoms or just want to protectively file a claim because you know you have been exposed to a potentially harmful chemical or bacteria, you need to hire the best Workers’ Compensation lawyer to represent you and help you make sure your rights are protected.
- Stress
Stress claims are extremely difficult to establish, and often fall under the category of PTSD due to a traumatic event. Heart and brain ailments stemming from stress are difficult to link to any specific work activity, unless the type of activity carries with it unusually high amounts of stress that normal people could not endure.
Before you contact an Attorney you should make sure you have all of the supporting medical evidence from competent doctors both in the physical and mental health industries. Then you will need the best Workers’ Compensation lawyer on your side.
- Hernia
Hernias are common when you perform physically strenuous activities, particularly those involving lifting. Usually these claims do not result in any significant awards or settlements, but rather the insurance Carrier pays for the treatment and surgery necessary and compensates the worker for the required recovery time.
You should still make sure you file a Workers’ Compensation claim as other complications, such as hospital infections, could result from Hernia surgery. Make sure you have the best Workers’ Compensation attorney on your side.
- Consequential Injuries
Consequential injuries are any injuries that result from the injuries you suffered directly in your work-related accident. Typical ones include: overuse of the other limb or correspondent body part (e.g. if you injure the right knee you might overuse the left knee, etc), PTSD, RSD, CTS, etc.
You have 2 years from when you knew or should have known about your consequential injury to raise that injury before the Workers’ Compensation Board. You must make sure you have the best possible Workers’ Compensation lawyer on your side.