MDASR • Case Study Workers’ Compensation Claim Resolution for City Park Worker Injured in Vehicle Accident Client: City Park Worker at a Local Town District Background: The client, a dedicated worker in city park maintenance, sustained a right shoulder injury while on duty. This injury was a direct result of a vehicle accident that [...]
MDASR • Media Review “Workers’ Comp In New York: What You Need To Know” Jason Metz | Business Insurance The article "Workers’ Comp In New York: What You Need To Know" by Jason Metz in Business Insurance provides a comprehensive overview of workers’ compensation in New York State. This covers medical care, lost wages, [...]
MDASR • Media Review “New York bill would allow survivors to refile COVID death claims” Louise Esola | Business Insurance • December 7, 2023 New legislation introduced by New York lawmakers on Wednesday aims to help families affected by COVID-19. The bill, named S.B. 7792, is specifically for those who lost loved ones due [...]
2019 Trends in Workers' Compensation As 2019 comes to end it is important to look back and understand the popular trends in the Workers’ Compensation industry and look forward to what 2020 could hold. As a constantly evolving industry, it is important to stay up to date on the current atmosphere [...]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Repetitive hand and wrist motions or activities over a prolonged period of time, such as heavy keyboard use or repetitive use of hand tools Hand and wrist position: extreme flexion or extension Trauma to the hand(s) and/or wrist(s) Pre-existing health conditions: [...]
Exposure at Ground Zero and Aggressive Prostate Cancer Linked? Here at McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson, & Riordan we have had the distinct honor of representing many first responders who heeded the call of duty on September 11, 2001 in obtaining Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, and/or Accidental Disability benefits associated with [...]
New York's Medical Marijuana Workers' Compensation New York’s Medical Marijuana program has provided doctors with a new tool to help claimant’s deal with debilitating pain. Nevertheless, the legality of the treatment option does not mean that Workers’ Compensation carriers will accept paying for it. The question then turns to whether [...]
Overuse of pain killers create an opioid addiction Pain medication for a work-related injury can lead to opioid addiction Countless families across the United States deal with the catastrophic effects of the opioid epidemic every day. According to the New York State Department of Health, in 2016 there were over 3,000 opioid overdose [...]
Correction Officers Workers’ Comp – What you need to know Listen to Nassau COBA's monthly podcast to learn more Partner Sean Riordan was interviewed on the Nassau County Correction Officers Benevolent Association's podcast: COBA Monthly. Host, and NC COBA President, Brian Sullivan and Sean discussed Workers' Comp benefits available for officers [...]
