Section 14-6 of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law applies to injured workers who are out of work and losing wages from more than one job. In the past, the Special Funds Conservation Committee would be liable to pay the concurrent portion of any lost wages but the Workers’ Compensation Reform Package of 2007 […]
Archives for May 2011
What Are Punitive Damages?
In the context of a personal injury matter, punitive damages are a monetary award representing punishment. Punitive damages punish a defendant from malicious or wanton behavior. A plaintiff must demonstrate a circumstance of aggravation or outrage in order to prevail on a punitive damage. The purpose of punitive damage is not only to punish the […]
When Should You Hire An Attorney After an Accident?
The answer to this question is different for everyone. Some people feel safer contacting an attorney immediately in order to get an idea as to their legal rights and responsibilities. Other people will let their situation play out a bit before actually contacting an attorney for advice. On certain cases where fault is clear and […]
Social Security Tip: Keeping Treatment Log
Approval or denial of your Social Security claim is based on your medical conditions and their disabling affects. Proving that you suffer from a disabling medical condition is usually done by submission of medical records from your physicians. Compiling a complete medical record in support of your claim is labor intensive and time consuming. Since […]