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Proposed changes to the Workers’ Comp Law – Make Your Voice Heard!
Reopening of Cases In most Workers’ Compensation claims that are not settled by way of Section 32 agreements which close out medical treatment, even though your case may have been marked “no further action” by the Board and it goes dormant for some time, you still have the right to reopen your claim in the
Continue ReadingHOW DO THEY DECIDE HOW MUCH I AM PAID WHILE OUT ON WORKERS’ COMP?
You have a work injury that takes you out of work. In most instances, you will not receive your regular wages from your employer while you are not working – you will receive Workers’ Compensation payments from the insurance carrier. But those payments are not as much as you receive in your paychecks. How do
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When Your Injury Might Not Be Covered by Workers’ Comp
As a general rule, if you are injured on the job in New York, you will be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. However, there are exceptions to the rule. Also, the definition of “on the job” can be a grey area that excludes certain injuries, to the surprise of the injured worker. Injuries outside the
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