A client recently called my office complaining that following her left knee surgery she began to experience pain and symptoms in her right knee. Her doctor informed her that this was due to overuse and favoring the right knee because she was unable to properly walk on the left side. This is a common scenario […]
Work Related Rotator Cuff Injuries
In many instances, a work related rotator cuff injury will result in several weeks of lost time and very extensive medical bills. The Workers’ Compensation Law provides that a portion of the injured worker’s lost wages and all of his causally related medical treatment should be covered by his employer through their Workers’ Compensation program. […]
The Insurance Company Wants To Cut My Workers’ Compensation Benefit, What Can Be Done?
The Workers’ Compensation carrier, at some point during your claim, will likely attempt to reduce your weekly benefit amount. When you receive paperwork in the mail indicating that the insurance carrier is requesting a reduction or has already reduced your benefit, it usually means that a Workers’ Compensation hearing will be necessary. At the hearing, […]
If A Family Member Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits Dies…
There are two common situations where additional benefits may be payable following the death of someone receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits. The laws which dictate who, if anyone, is eligible for death benefits are complicated and should be reviewed with an experienced attorney. The first scenario involves what is known as a posthumous schedule loss of […]
New York State Workers’ Compensation Update Expedited Hearing Process
Section 300.34 of the NYCRR has given the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board the right to schedule an expedited hearing process, also known as “rocket docket.” This process was created to streamline the litigation process with the goal of faster resolution of those specific cases chosen for the “rocket docket.” Our office has handled […]
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