A relatively new policy enacted by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board involves reducing claimant’s accessibility to a Workers’ Compensation hearing. By cutting the number of hearings drastically, the Workers’ Compensation Board has chosen to issue written decisions, by mail, which often have a critical impact on a claimant’s legal rights and responsibilities. These […]

In the state of New York, cases involving a scheduled permanent partial disability can get complex. If the Workers’ Compensation Board determines that the healing period exceeds the normal healing period allowed under the Worker’s Compensation Law (Section 15(4-a), then awards for the protracted healing period (PHP) may be added to the award. For example, […]

A common misconception is that the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law requires that benefits be suspended when someone returns to work. This is not always true. If it can be shown that an injured worker has returned to work in a restricted capacity, as a result of his or her work injury, they may […]

If you have a pending New York State Workers’ Compensation claim there are many circumstances where it is highly recommended that you consult with an attorney regarding your legal rights and responsibilities. One such circumstance is when the insurance carrier has filed a C-7 form. This form is entitled Notice That Right To Compensation Is […]

One of the most contested and litigated issues resulting from implementation of the Medical Treatment Guidelines involves chiropractic manipulation of the back and neck. While it is clear that the Workers’ Compensation Board has implemented the Guidelines with one goal in mind, cutting costs to employers and carriers, certain steps may be taken by attending […]