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 […]

One of the most common work related injuries involves trauma to the knee.  For those involved in heavier physical labor, a knee injury can result in extensive periods of lost time unless properly treated. It is common for arthroscopic surgery to be performed to treat meniscus tears. According to the New York State Workers’ Compensation […]

A common work related injury involves trauma to the shoulder.  Shoulder injuries can involve muscle bruises, broken bones, rotator cuff tears, or dislocations.  Some are treated surgical, others conservatively. The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Guidelines provide specific directives regarding assessing permanency in these types of cases.  Usually, a finding of permanency can be […]

What Is the General Municipal Law Section 207? The General Municipal Law Section 207 provides special protection to Municipal Firefighters and Police Officers, including sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, corrections officers, detectives, and other investigators, injured in the performance of their duties. These are known as Section 207-c benefits. The special protection allows for these Municipal employees […]

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Law sets forth a scheme for assessing permanent impairments.  Part of that framework involves what is known as schedule loss of use awards.  Certain types of injuries that result in permanency are subject to this “scheduled award”. Certain body parts have been assigned a maximum number of weeks which […]