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Workers’ Compensation Law (WCL) § 24 – What’s the Deal?

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In January of 2023, the New York Workers’ Compensation Board enacted changes to the way attorney’s fees are handled in workers’ comp claims. Claimant attorneys are now required to follow a fee schedule with their clients. Before these changes, there were no specific requirements for the award of attorney’s fees in workers’ comp claims. If […]

Workers’ Compensation Private Insurance vs. Self-Insuring Employers

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In New York and all other states, all employers are required to provide workers’ compensation benefits to their employees. However, employers have a choice between purchasing a traditional insurance plan from a private third-party insurer or using a self-insured workers’ compensation plan. While both options offer financial compensation when employees get injured on the job, […]

The Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury

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If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may have grounds to seek financial compensation. In most situations, this compensation is sought by filing a personal injury lawsuit, but work-related injuries go through the workers’ compensation system. While both systems deal with injury compensation, the difference between workers’ compensation and personal injury is […]

If Workers’ Comp Denies Surgery, What’s Next?

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Under New York law, employers are required to provide workers’ compensation benefits for their employees. If you are hurt at work or develop an occupational illness, these benefits will pay the associated medical bills and give you cash to cover your lost wages.  The workers’ comp system is no-fault, which means that you don’t have […]

Workers’ Comp Settlement After Surgery

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No matter how safe you try to be, sometimes accidents happen. When they occur at work, however, you may be entitled to benefits under New York’s workers’ compensation laws. These benefits may include medical treatment, payment for lost wages, and even survivor benefits. If your workplace injury is serious enough to warrant surgery, it may […]