In many instances, an employee injured at work is also covered under a private health insurance plan. What happens where a workers’ compensation insurance carrier refuses to pay for treatment that has been billed to them? Can it simply be billed to your private health insurance carrier for payment? The answer to this lies in […]
If You Can Not Survive On Your Partial Disability Payments-Look To Unemployment
If you have been deemed partially disabled under the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law, the maximum amount that you are eligible to receive is 50% of your average weekly wage. In most instances, partial disability payments are even less than ½ of your pre-injury earnings. Needless to say, it is impossible for many people […]
Valuing Your Workers’ Compensation Case for Settlement
As a New York State Workers’ Compensation claim progresses, most claimants are interested in understanding their options for possible settlement, also known as a Section 32 agreement. That could happen early in the case, or more commonly, as the case progresses and a finding of permanency has been made or is about to be made. […]
New York State Workers’ Compensation: Moving Out Of State
Many clients ask whether or not moving out of state will affect their rights under the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law. The answer is no. The fact that you have moved from New York State does not effect your entitlement to benefits. In certain cases, it is more difficult to find a doctor to […]
Work Related Death Benefits: How Do You File?
In the unfortunate circumstance where a work injury has cause death, the workers’ compensation law provides benefits payable to certain dependents. Workers’ Compensation Board C-62 should be filed with the Board and the decedent’s employer. Additional forms and documents need to be produced. A clear statement from a physician offering an opinion that the work injury […]
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