What Is PHP? In the New York State Workers’ Compensation world, PHP refers to protracted healing period and it becomes relevant when a schedule loss of use award is made because an injured worker has a permanent loss of function or motion in a body part. Schedule Loss of Use Simply put, a schedule loss […]

In rare instances, it may be appropriate to hire a consultative doctor to provide information regarding a specific medical problem. However, it is always better to secure this information from your treating doctor if possible. A treating doctor’s opinion will be given more weight by the Administrative Law Judge than will a consultative doctor. This […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]