If you have a New York State Workers’ Compensation case and have been offered a final settlement or schedule loss of use award by an insurance company or have received some type of official notice from the Workers’ Compensation Board regarding permanency or settlement it is probably time to consult with an attorney. The last […]

The Medical Treatment Guidelines, in our opinion, are the most destructive and damaging change that has been made to the Workers’ Compensation system in the last 50 years. Point blank, they prevent injured workers from getting proper medical treatment. With regard to chiropractic manipulation, the Guidelines are only recommended for treatment of acute and sub-acute […]

In the Albany District Office of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board a process known as WISK went into effect several years ago.  WISK stands for Walk-In Stipulation Calendar.  WISK is one of the few sensible and effective modifications made to the claims handling process by the Workers’ Compensation Board.  The WISK process pertains […]

Having practiced Workers’ Compensation Law in Update New York for close to two decades, one of the most common questions fielded at my firm goes something like this: “I received a letter in the mail from the insurance company telling me to go to a medical examination with a doctor that I have never heard […]

If your doctor has recommended or has already performed surgery as a result of your work related injury in New York State it is probably time to consult with an attorney regarding your legal rights. Undergoing surgery often means that your injury is not just a minor medical problem.  Surgery usually required an extensive recovery […]