{"id":333,"date":"2018-02-01T16:25:01","date_gmt":"2018-02-01T21:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/wordpress\/?p=333"},"modified":"2023-03-09T11:24:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T16:24:44","slug":"physical-therapy-for-workers-comp-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/wordpress\/physical-therapy-for-workers-comp-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Therapy for Workers\u2019 Comp Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/physical-therapist-in-Farmingdale.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-334\" title=\"physical therapist in Farmingdale\" src=\"http:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/physical-therapist-in-Farmingdale-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"physical therapist in Farmingdale\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/physical-therapist-in-Farmingdale-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/physical-therapist-in-Farmingdale-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/physical-therapist-in-Farmingdale.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Have you recently sustained an injury while sitting at your desk at work, riding in the company car, or even while attending an off-site company party? If your answer to any of those questions was \u201cYes\u201d, New York state has got you covered under the Workers\u2019 Compensation Insurance Law, and we at <a href=\"http:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/index.htm\">Farmingdale Physical Therapy East<\/a> urge you to let us connect you with a physical therapist in Farmingdale who can help you on your road to recovery.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">New York state\u2019s nearly 100-year-old workers\u2019 compensation law requires all employers to provide their employees, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wcb.ny.gov\/content\/main\/Workers\/Coverage_wc\/workerWhoCovered.jsp\">with a few minor exceptions<\/a>, with full workers\u2019 comp insurance benefits in the event that an employee suffers an injury while acting on behalf of the employer, or while fulfilling their job description.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If for whatever reason, your employer was unable to provide you with workers\u2019 comp insurance at the time of your on-the-job accident, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nycbar.org\/get-legal-help\/article\/workers-comp\/\">the New York State Uninsured Employers Fund will provide you with your benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/injury.findlaw.com\/workers-compensation\/what-types-of-injuries-are-compensable-under-workers-compensation.html\">Common workplace injuries that are covered by workers\u2019 comp insurance include<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lung cancer as a result of prolonged exposure to asbestos or second-hand smoke.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Carpal tunnel syndrome brought on by the uninterrupted hours of typing on your computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">And a broken bone following a slip and fall while performing your normal on-the-job tasks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The benefits provided by the state\u2019s workers\u2019 comp law fall into several categories. These categories include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Medical Care Benefits &#8211; Covering your hospital stays and doctor visits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Wage Replacement \/ Disability Benefits &#8211; Covering your wage after you have developed a disability as a result of your injury that prevents you from completing your normal tasks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Death Benefits &#8211; Covering your funeral and burial costs if you pass away as a result of your injury, as well as providing your family members with financial support.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The final category of workers\u2019 comp benefits is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insureon.com\/blog\/post\/2014\/05\/09\/what-workers-comp-covers.aspx\">Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits<\/a>. With these benefits, you will be covered in seeking a physical therapist in Farmingdale for help in making a full recovery from your injury through a specially designed exercise program.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At Farmingdale Physical Therapy East, we take pride in our ability to provide hard-working people just like you with a top-quality physical therapist in Farmingdale who can help you return to the job you love feeling better than ever. <a href=\"http:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/contact.htm\">Contact us today to learn more<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you recently sustained an injury while sitting at your desk at work, riding in the company car, or even while attending an off-site company party? 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