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Viscardi, Inc. Achieves Prestigious URAC Accreditation, Underscoring Commitment to Quality and Excellence in Workers’ Compensation Services

In workers’ compensation, some of the most important legal concepts are also the least understood. Terms like sole remedy, exclusive remedy, and grave injury often surface in high-stakes cases—but unless you’ve dealt with them directly, they can feel abstract. Here’s a quick guide to what these terms mean, how they’re connected, and why they matter.

In recent years, mental health has taken a more prominent role in workplace injury discussions. With the passage of new legislation in New York, workers’ compensation adjusters and claims professionals must now navigate an evolving landscape where psychological injuries—particularly those not tied to a physical event—are increasingly compensable.