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New York Horse Owners/Trainers Significant Increase in Workers Compensation Rates

In a last-minute deal, horse owners and trainers have avoided a substantial increase in workers’ compensation premiums for jockeys and exercise riders in 2016.

In New York, workers’ compensation insurance premiums to cover jockeys and exercise riders are paid into the Jockey Injury Compensation Fund, which then purchases workers’ compensation insurance through the New York State Insurance Fund. Premium payments are assessed to owners and trainers.

Under New York law, the Jockey Injury Compensation Fund is required to submit a funding plan for the next year by November 15 of the current year. The Fund failed to meet that deadline for the second year in a row, prompting the Gaming Commission to issue an emergency rule, substantially increasing rates.

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27 January 2016 No Comments

Niagara Falls Man Charged with Workers Compensation Fraud

A New York man has been charged with at least two criminal counts after authorities say he wrongfully collected workers’ compensation while self-employed. The defendant had repeatedly reported to workers’ compensation officials that he was not working at all. Documents filed with the court indicate that, during a 13-year-period, the man received more than $82,000 in workers’ compensation payments while earning in excess of $370,000.

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19 January 2016 No Comments
A triumphant Werner Schuler, a Queens MTA employee, receiving his long-awaited workers' compensation payment after a six-year battle for justice.
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Queens Subway Worker Finally Gets Work Compensation Payment

Six Year Battle Finally Brings Workers Compensation Payment

After six years of trying to collect on an approved workers’ compensation claim, a Queens employee of the MTA has finally seen a payment. Werner Schuler, a longtime employee of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, injured his knee back in 2008 and was unable to perform his job for more than a year. He sought workers’ compensation benefits and ultimately won his grievance, but until recently had not seen a dime of the money.

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14 January 2016 No Comments

Workers Compensation and Social Security Lawyers

Workers’ Compensation | Social Security Disability | Personal Injury

If you have questions or concerns about a work-related injury, a Social Security disability claim, Workers Compensation, or any type of personal injury, you’ve come to the right place—the blog for the experienced lawyers at Pyrros & Serres LLP. Our attorneys bring more than 50 years of combined experience to every case we take. We’ll be at your side throughout the legal process. Our staff will help you put together the necessary documentation and file your claim for the benefits you need. We’ll be your advocate with your employer or the work comp insurance company, if necessary. We’ll also be your voice at all administrative proceedings and legal hearings.

In our blog, we’ll provide you with helpful information about the law, as well as your rights, so that you can make good decisions about your case and how you want to proceed. We’ll cover a broad range of topics, including:

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1 December 2015 No Comments

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