The Law Firm of Rex Zachofsky

The Law Firm of Rex Zachofsky An Experienced Workers’ Compensation Attorney Serving New Yorkers Everywhere.

06/04/2026

If you're dealing with a workers' compensation back injury claim, new symptoms can be more important than you realize. In this video, I explain why pain, weakness, or problems that develop in other parts of your body after a work injury may be considered consequential injuries, and how waiting too long to report them can give the insurance company a reason to deny them.
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06/03/2026

The Best Time to MAXIMIZE Your Comp Settlement! In a workers compensation case, there’s a strategic window where your claim may be worth the most—when it’s clear you’re going to be permanently disabled, but before a judge officially locks in your disability level. In this video, I explain why that timing matters, and how waiting too long can shrink your negotiating power and cost you real money.
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06/02/2026

Stop Talking So Much At Your IME! If you have an Independent Medical Examination (IME) coming up in your workers' compensation case, what you say can matter just as much as what the doctor finds. In this video, I explain the difference between answering questions honestly and volunteering information that has nothing to do with your work injury.
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05/31/2026

Why Insurance Attacks Back Injury Comp Claims. In a workers compensation case, back injuries are one of the easiest targets for the insurance company because they know these claims can fall apart fast without strong documentation, consistent treatment, and the right legal strategy.
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05/31/2026

When Is Your Comp Case Worth The Most? If you're thinking about settling your workers' compensation claim, the timing of that decision could have a major impact on the value of your case. In this video, I explain why workers' comp benefits are finite, how ongoing payments can affect a settlement, and why waiting longer doesn't always mean a bigger payout.
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05/29/2026

If you have to travel to an IME, your doctor, or physical therapy for your workers compensation case, you may be entitled to reimbursement for mileage and other travel costs. In this video, I explain how IME travel reimbursement works, why proper notice matters, and how failing to track these trips can leave money you’re owed on the table.
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05/28/2026

Downplaying Your Work Injuries Could Cost You! If you’ve ever brushed off a work injury, tried to “tough it out,” or avoided reporting it because it didn’t seem serious, you might be putting your workers’ compensation claim at risk. In this video, I break down how insurance companies benefit when injuries go undocumented.
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05/24/2026

Why Insurance SUDDENLY Wants to Pay You! If you’ve ever received a random workers’ compensation settlement offer out of nowhere, there’s usually a reason behind it, and it may have nothing to do with your injury or claim strength. In this video, I break down how fiscal timing can trigger unexpected settlement offers and why you might suddenly see movement in your case.
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05/23/2026

Does A Medicare Set Aside Lower Your Settlement? In a workers compensation case, a Medicare set aside can lower the cash you get up front, but it can also help you by pushing the insurance company toward a deal that leaves your medical open. In this video, I explain how that tradeoff works, and why understanding it can make a huge difference in what you actually get out of your workers comp settlement.
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05/22/2026

Most injured workers don’t understand that when they go to an IME, they’re being watched the whole time—long before the exam even begins! From getting out of your car to waiting in the lobby, the IME doctor will be observing how you walk, sit, stand, and move. And in this video, I explain how one small inconsistency between what you say and what they see can be used to attack your credibility and blow up your workers comp case fast.
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