Questions to Expect with a Workers’ Compensation Injury
Questions to Expect with a Workers’ Compensation Injury
The first question that is asked by New York State when there is an on-the-job injury is if you meet the qualification of a covered employee. Under the current workers’ compensation law, most employees that work for a for-profit business do meet this qualification.
There are certain workers who are not covered by the law.
• Volunteers who offer their services without compensation to a non-profit organization.
• Ministers, rabbis, priests, sextons, and members of religious orders that are licensed, commissioned, or duly-ordained.
• Members of supervised amateur athletic activities operated on a non-profit basis.
• Certain teachers in or for non-profit firms.
• Individuals who work for a charitable institution to receive aid as compensation.
There is a full list of non-covered employees that is provided by New York State. You will want to review the list to determine your eligibility, which answers this first question. When you visit with an authorized workers’ compensation doctor, there are several additional questions to expect as well.

#1. Where did the injury happen?
#2. Could the injury have been caused by non-professional influences?
#3. Will there be restrictions placed on the patient?
#4. Are follow-up appointments required?
#5. Is it possible to make a full recovery?
Under current workers’ compensation guidelines, disability classifications diagnosed by an authorized healthcare provider to determine the extent of potential cash benefits. There are four classifications of disability that are possible under the current guidelines offered by the Workers’ Compensation Board.
1. Temporary Total Disability. With this diagnosis, a worker’s capacity to earn a paycheck is lost completely for a temporary time period.
2. Temporary Partial Disability. This diagnosis means that there is a partial loss of a paycheck earning capacity that will eventually go away.
3. Permanent Partial Disability. This diagnosis means that part of a worker’s wage-earning abilities is lost permanently.
4. Permanent Total Disability. This means their ability to earn wages in their profession is completely and permanently lost. Employees can still engage in employment, following specific guidelines.
When a disability is diagnosed, your authorized provider will assign a percentage to the loss of wage earning capacity. This can be anywhere from 15% or less to 95% or greater. The goal is to get every injured worker on a path toward a full recovery. If that is not possible, then the goal of a treatment plan is to achieve the fullest recovery possible.
#6. How long will it take to recover?
There are many variables that can influence total recovery time, such as the current health status of an individual, their lifestyle choices, and history of previous injuries. All of these factors will be evaluated by the attending doctor.
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