One of the most contested and litigated issues resulting from implementation of the Medical Treatment Guidelines involves chiropractic manipulation of the back and neck. While it is clear that the Workers’ Compensation Board has implemented the Guidelines with one goal in mind, cutting costs to employers and carriers, certain steps may be taken by attending […]
Archives for May 2011
It’s Probably A Good Time To Contact A Lawyer When…
There are many circumstances that signal that it may be time to contact an injury lawyer to discuss your situation. If you received a telephone call from the insurance adjuster asking questions about how the accident occurred and whether or not you have been injured, it’s probably time to get legal advice. It is common […]
Settling Your Lawsuit: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carrier Must Consent
If you have a third party lawsuit stemming from a work related injury, the Workers’ Compensation Law requires that certain steps be taken before settling the lawsuit. New York State Workers’ Compensation Law Section 29 (5) required that the plaintiff (employee) secure written consent from the employer and/or Workers’ Compensation carrier before they settle the […]
Luck Of The Draw? Which Social Security Judge You Get Matters
As in any judicial system, the Judge or decision maker wields supreme power over resolution of your case. Different Judges have different personalities, life experiences, and political persuasions which clearly impact their decisions. There is no doubt that even reasonable Judges could come to completely different conclusions when reviewing the exact same case evidence. Recently, […]
Occupation Hearing Loss
Under the New York State Workers’ Compensation statute, occupational hearing loss claims can be a bit tricky. In order for a viable claim to exist, a claimant must be employed in a job causing harm noise exposure for at least 90 days. The statute requires that a claimant be removed from the harmful exposure for […]