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, […]

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 […]

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 […]