Failing To Perform An Adequate Search For Employment Within Your Doctor’s Restrictions Will Result In Suspension. The Workers’ Compensation Board has recently clarified what a partially disabled claimant needs to do to remain “attached to the labor market.” If a claimant is not attached to the labor market then his or her benefits will be […]
Archives for December 2010
Tips On Getting Work Related Medical Treatment Paid By The Insurance Company
There are a few easy tips that will help the injured worker insure that medical treatment stemming from a work related injury or condition gets paid by the insurance carrier. First, it is crucial that you advise all medical providers that the treatment that you are having is a result of a work related injury. […]
Double Compensation For Minor Illegally Employed
Section 14a of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law provides a special protection for illegally employed minors who are injured or killed in the course of their employment. Those unfortunate minors and/or families will receive double the amount otherwise payable under the statute. It is the employer, not the insurance carrier, who is liable […]
Consequential Injuries in New York State Workers’ Compensation Cases
A client recently called my office complaining that following her left knee surgery she began to experience pain and symptoms in her right knee. Her doctor informed her that this was due to overuse and favoring the right knee because she was unable to properly walk on the left side. This is a common scenario […]
Work Related Rotator Cuff Injuries
In many instances, a work related rotator cuff injury will result in several weeks of lost time and very extensive medical bills. The Workers’ Compensation Law provides that a portion of the injured worker’s lost wages and all of his causally related medical treatment should be covered by his employer through their Workers’ Compensation program. […]