Generally, in New York, you cannot file a valid Workers’ Comp claim for general job stress. They are almost impossible to win. As opposed to stress claims, claims for psychological injury are relatively easy to prove if you have the proper medical report from either a psychiatrist or psychologist.“ Claims for general job stress are almost impossible to win.”
What’s the difference between the two?
• Stress is emotional problems due to the normal everyday stress that all workers suffer from at some time. This includes being around hostile or mean supervisors and coworkers or firings, demotions, and transfers. None of these things can be the basis for a Workers’ Comp claim in New York.
• Psychological injury is due to an unusual single incident, like being assaulted at work, or due to a severe reaction to an injury, such as posttraumatic stress disorder or depression. http://mydisabilityatty.com
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