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 […]

  During the course of a Workers’ Compensation claim, it is quite common for the insurance carrier to allege an overpayment. Most claimants will contest the claimed overpayment.  However, it is important to understand that in order to determine whether or not an actual overpayment or underpayment exist a complete indemnity audit needs to be […]

Simply put, the MAP program is a controversial plan devised by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board to circumvent the long established Workers’ Compensation hearing process.  MAP will allow the Workers’ Compensation Board employees to file legal documents, by mail, which can and will have dire consequences on your claim.  This paper filing and […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common injuries plaguing workers in New York State.  Carpal tunnel syndrome is often caused by jobs which require repetitive use of the worker’s hands.  Almost any type of repetitive job can cause carpal tunnel syndrome, however, those who spend most of their day typing are at the […]

“You Don’t Need To Fill Out An Accident Report” The first thing that all injured workers should do to protect their rights is to fill out a written accident report as soon after the injury as possible.  It is always a red flag if your employer says that you don’t need to fill out an […]