Michelle works as a receptionist in a busy medical practice in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her job involves typing, writing and answering telephones almost her entire 8 hour workday. For three years she has noticed numbness and tingling in her wrists and hands. About one year ago she went to her doctor and was told that […]

Jim works for a gas station in Johnstown, NY. While lifting crates of beer, he injures his back and files a Workers’ Compensation claim. The insurance company accepts his case and begins make lost wage payments to him. Jim does not know whether or not he is getting the correct amount from the insurance company […]

If you have not been involved with the New York State Workers’ Compensation System, your first impression might be that the process is simple and effective. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. A new project now being called “Streamlined Conciliation Process” severely restricts the injured worker’s right to a fair hearing before a […]

In recent years, the New York state legislature has made a series of significant changes to the laws pertaining to workers’ compensation. Some of these changes have significantly impacted the allowable benefits for workers who have suffered job-related injuries. These changes have specifically impacted those that were injured after July 1, 2007. There are several […]

As required by New York State Workers’ Compensation “Reform” statute, the maximum rate of payment for New York State Workers’ Compensation claimants injured on or after July 1, 2010 will increase from $600.00 per week to $739.83 per week. The maximum weekly benefit rate will now be set as 2/3 of the New York State […]