Monthly Archives: May 2018
Disabled Americans Caught In Catch-22
As many New Yorkers know, getting government benefits is not an easy task. Whether you are unemployed or disabled, you may not be able to get the money you deserve when you need it the most. It’s frustrating when a person is clearly disabled, but the government claims otherwise. It may take months and… Read More »
Woman Illegally Collected Veterans’ Benefits For 17 Years
Most New Yorkers who apply for veterans’ benefits desperately need this money. They may be disabled and unable to work, meaning they have no income. Without some sort of money coming in, the bills can’t be paid, people go without food and they get kicked out of their homes. There are others, however, who… Read More »
Pharmacy Spending Decreasing In Workers’ Compensation Claims
Over prescribing drugs is a huge issue in our society. To treat pain, doctors tend to rely on prescription medications instead of other treatments. While sometimes these drugs are the most effective remedy available, they are not a cure for the person’s pain. After a while, the pain is immune to the drugs. The… Read More »
New York Woman Faces Workers’ Compensation Fraud Charges
A number of people find it easy to take advantage of government programs, such as workers’ compensation. Some people who are injured on the job like to double dip—they’ll work another job or start their own business while continuing to collect workers’ compensation benefits. They often go to great lengths to hide this side… Read More »