Recent Posts in Occupational Diseases

• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 15-May-2019

  Mercury Exposure in the Workplace

  Metallic mercury is extremely toxic. As a potent neurotoxin, even very small amounts can damage a worker’s health. At room temperature, mercury is liquid and it evaporates easily. What does this mean for workers? It means they can be exposed to ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 5-Mar-2019

  Social Services for Injured Workers in New York

  It’s no surprise that a workplace injury or occupational disease, like one that is life-threatening, can have a significant emotional impact on a worker. For example, losing an arm or a leg in an industrial accident, or getting terminal lung ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 20-Feb-2019

  Jobs That Are Bad for Your Lungs

  When we think of “dangerous jobs,” our minds may automatically go to police officers, firemen, loggers, and fishermen, but what a lot of people don’t realize is that a number of jobs are dangerous because of what they do to the ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 6-Feb-2019

  What is Occupational Hearing Loss?

  The ability to hear should not be underestimated. Even though it’s not as serious as going blind, it still leads to a loss of enjoyment and quality of life. Going deaf for example, due to one’s job can mean not hearing your child or ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 22-Jan-2019

  Occupational Disease Claims in New York

  When it comes to workers’ compensation claims, there are two categories: 1) accidental injuries, and 2) occupational diseases. For the purpose of this article, we are going to be discusses occupational diseases and how they factor into the ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 8-Jan-2019

  What Do I Do If I'm Injured on the Job?

  Each year, thousands of American workers are injured on the job. Workplace accidents are common events and no worker should be afraid to seek medical care or file a workers’ compensation claim if their injury prevents them from working. ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 7-Nov-2018

  Discrimination & the Americans with Disabilities Act

  If you were injured in a workplace accident or if you are suffering from an occupational disease, you may be worried about filing a workers’ compensation claim. You may be afraid that if you file a claim, you would anger your employer and lose ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 19-Sep-2018

  What Counts as an Occupational Disease in NY?

  Across the nation, workers’ compensation involves two types of claims: claims involving workplace accidents and claims involving “ occupational diseases.” Typically, a workplace accident will result in injuries, which can be ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 5-Sep-2018

  What Are the Medical Treatment Guidelines?

  What are the Medical Treatment Guidelines and how do they apply to injured workers on Long Island and throughout New York State? The Guidelines were created to ensure that injured workers receive the best possible medical care after their workplace ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 2-Aug-2018

  What is a Return to Work Program?

  As an injured or ill worker, you understand the challenges associated with filing a workers’ compensation claim. You have to live on less income. You worry about returning to work. And, you may be concerned about losing your job if your absence ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 10-May-2018

  Disability for Off-the-Job Injuries

  Under New York workers’ compensation laws, most employees are covered by their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance if: 1) the employee is injured on the job, 2) the employee becomes ill with an occupational disease, or 3) the ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 3-Apr-2018

  Can I Collect Workers' Comp & SSDI?

  Were you injured in a workplace accident or are you suffering from an occupational disease ? If so, you’ll soon learn that while workers’ compensation benefits are essential to injured workers, they do not equal 100% of an ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 19-Mar-2018

  FAQs About Workers' Compensation in NY

  Were you injured in a work-related accident on Long Island, in New York City or anywhere else in New York? Or, are you suffering from an occupational disease? Either way, you’ll have questions regarding your rights under New York’s ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 13-Mar-2018

  How Disabled Are You?

  Were you injured on the job or during the course of performing your work-related duties? Or, are you suffering from an occupational disease ? If your answer is “yes” to either question and your medical condition is preventing you from ...

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• Posted By Katz Leidman Grossman Wolfe & Freund 17-Oct-2017

  What is an Occupational Disease?

  According to the New York Workers’ Compensation Board, “An occupational disease arises from the conditions to which a specific type of worker is exposed. The disease must be produced as a natural incident of a particular occupation, such ...

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• Posted By Katz Leidman Grossman Wolfe & Freund 12-Sep-2017

  How to File a Workers' Compensation Claim in NY

  Suppose you were injured in a work-related accident. Now you’re wondering if you should file a workers’ compensation claim. For starters, are you eligible for workers’ compensation? Unless you’re a federal employee, you are ...

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• Posted By Katz Leidman Grossman Wolfe & Freund 24-Aug-2017

  How Workers' Comp Affects Disability

  A lot of workers mistakenly believe that if they’re receiving workers’ compensation benefits, they are automatically disqualified from receiving Social Security Disability benefits, but that’s an inaccurate perception. According to ...

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• Posted By Katz Leidman Grossman Wolfe & Freund 23-Mar-2017

  NY Workers' Comp: Who is Not Covered?

  Accidents happen in the workplace and in the course of one’s work all too often. Whether it’s a car accident that led to broken bones, a machine accident that amputated a hand, a repetitive motion injury that caused carpal tunnel ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 13-Mar-2017

  Time Limit for Filing a Workers' Comp Claim in NY

  When people are injured in workplace accidents, they must file a workers’ compensation claim within a specified period of time. If they fail to file a claim within this period, they will likely lose their ability to collect valuable ...

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• Posted By Katz Leidman Grossman Wolfe & Freund 9-Nov-2016

  Chemical Exposure in the Workplace

  Most people come into contact with chemicals on a daily basis, especially if they use household chemicals to clean their kitchen, bathroom, and floors. Although minimal exposure to certain chemicals is generally deemed safe, continuous or prolonged ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 27-Oct-2016

  Can I Get Workers' Comp If I'm at Fault?

  While there are dozens of dangerous occupations, workers can get injured in any type of job. Some of the more dangerous occupations include working as a logger, a fisherman, or as a cab driver, but being a policeman is dangerous, and believe it or ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 17-Oct-2016

  New York Workers' Comp: Medical Care

  If you were recently injured in a work-related accident, or if you just learned that you’re suffering from an occupational disease, you likely have questions regarding medical care. Can you choose your own doctor? Will your medical payments be ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 28-Sep-2016

  Occupational and Work-Related Diseases

  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “An ‘occupational disease’ is any disease contracted primarily as a result of an exposure to risk factors arising from work activity.” WHO reports that work-related diseases ...

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• Posted By Katz Leidman Grossman Wolfe & Freund 14-Sep-2016

  Occupational Hearing Loss & Workers' Compensation

  Have you suffered from occupational hearing loss? If so, you are not alone. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), occupational hearing loss is one of the leading work-related illnesses experienced by U.S. ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 29-Aug-2016

  What to Do After a Work-Related Accident

  Before there was workers’ compensation, when a worker was injured in a work-related accident or when they became ill because of an occupational disease, they had to file a lawsuit against their employer. In order to prevail in court, the ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 25-Jul-2016

  Common Workplace Hazards in the Healthcare Industry

  For many, working in the healthcare field brings great advantages – good health insurance, steady schedules, good pay, and satisfaction helping other people. To outsiders, the healthcare industry may seem entirely “safe,” but ...

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• Posted By Katz Leidman Grossman Wolfe & Freund 18-May-2016

  Most Dangerous Occupations in America

  According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 4,679 workers were killed in workplace accidents in 2014. On average, that equated to 13 deaths per a day and nearly 90 each week. But the numbers don’t stop there. Each ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 26-Feb-2016

  New York Workers' Compensation: Occupational Diseases

  Have you experienced an illness or adverse medical condition that is directly related to your job? If so, you may have what the New York Workers’ Compensation Board refers to as an “occupational disease,” which is different than a ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 14-May-2015

  Are Occupational Diseases Covered By Workers' Compensation?

  What is an occupational disease? It is a disease that stems directly from the conditions that a worker is exposed to. Under specific circumstances a worker is entitled to workers' compensation benefits when they are suffering from an ...

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• Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman 3-May-2013

  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Obtaining Relief From Work-Related Injuries

  In almost any industry or profession, there are certain jobs that require workers to perform repetitive motions as part of their assigned duties. It is an unfortunate fact, however, that those continuous motions could be causing workers to experience ...

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• Posted By Katz Leidman Grossman Wolfe & Freund 2-May-2011

  Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  Medically speaking, carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve enters into the carpal tunnel swells, causing pain and weakness. The median nerve is an extremely important nerve in the body as it controls the side of the hand on which the ...

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