A common concern to Workers’ Compensation claimants involves reduction of their weekly Workers’ Compensation benefit. There could be many reasons for the reduction but most commonly it is a result of a medical report indicating that the claimant’s condition is improving. If your benefit has been reduced it is probably time to consult with an […]
Archives for July 2012
Does Your Employer Have To Offer You A Light Duty Job?
If you have been injured at work and your doctor has released to do a lighter job, your employer is not required to offer you work. Many employers have light duty programs wherein they will offer modified work duties but this is not required by State Law. Failure to return to work when offered a […]
New York State Labor Market Attachment Check List
If you are partially disabled and claiming or collecting Workers’ Compensation benefits in New York State, it is crucial that you remain attached to the labor market. Attachment to the labor market means that you are taking certain steps to find employment within your physical limitations. By definition, if you are partially disabled you cannot […]
Cost Of Living Increases In New York State Workers’ Compensation Claims
In my Albany, New York State injury law practice, I often receive questions from Workers’ Compensation clients regarding cost of living increases. It seems logical that a disabled employee would be entitled to a cost of living increase in their weekly disability payment. However, that is not the case. In reality, people who were injured […]
Injuries During Lunch Breaks
Cases involving injuries during lunch breaks or coffee breaks are almost always fact specific. This means that the specific circumstances surrounding a particular injury are what the Law Judge and Workers’ Compensation Board will focus on in determining whether such an injury or accident should be covered under the Workers’ Compensation Law in New York […]