What Is A Scheduled Loss Of Use Award?
My name is Michael Serres and I’m an attorney in the State of New York that handles Workers’ Compensation Claims. Today I want to talk
9 September 2022
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My name is Michael Serres and I’m an attorney in the State of New York that handles Workers’ Compensation Claims. Today I want to talk
Your Workers Compensation Claim Is Denied—What Now?
You’ve been injured in an accident at work or you’ve become sick because of exposure to something on the job. It seems like a pretty straightforward claim, but don’t be surprised if your claim is initially rejected. It’s a common occurrence, even when you appear to have an “open and shut” case. What are your options now?
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Injury?
When you have sustained an injury in a work-related accident, you typically have a right to seek benefits through the New York workers’ compensation system. But what if you had a pre-existing injury that was aggravated or re-injured in the accident? Are you still eligible for benefits?
The Regulations Doctors Must Follow When Treating Patients with Workers’ Compensation Claims
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When you have been hurt on the job in New York, you have a right to seek workers’ compensation benefits, which include compensation for lost wages, as well as payment of or reimbursement for medical expenses. You will most likely be required to submit to an examination by a company approved doctor, but you can also seek medical treatment from a physician of your choice. There are, however, specific guidelines that your treating doctor must follow.
When you have been injured at work, your injuries can extend beyond the obvious ones. What happens if you slip and fall, breaking a bone,
Injured on the job?
It’s not uncommon, when you’ve been hurt on the job, for the New York Workers’ Compensation Board to initially reject your claim, even if the facts seemed to indicate that you clearly qualified for benefits. If you believe the decision is simply wrong, what are your options?
Don’t Give Up a Claim Just Because It Doesn’t Appear to Be Work-Related
One of the requirements for filing for and obtaining workers’ compensation benefits is that you must show that the injury was caused by something on the job. When you are injured in a traumatic accident—a machine breaks down or you slip and fall on a wet floor—it’s pretty easy to show that the injury is work-related. But what if you have a back injury that’s developed over time? What if you have a stroke or heart attack caused, at least in part, by stress from your job? In those types of cases, it can be extremely difficult to establish the necessary causal link, but our attorneys have the skill, experience and fight to do so. Here’s an example.
Workers Compensation Attorneys in New York
You were hurt on the job and filed a legitimate claim, but the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has decided the claim in favor of your employer? You feel strongly that the decision was wrong. What can you do?
The owner and CEO of a New York business has been indicted in New York State Supreme Court in connection with an ongoing investigation. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced the indictment of Michael Cholowsky, chief executive officer of Sky Materials Corporation. The charges come after an investigation initiated last year in the connection a construction site fatality in New York City in April, 2015. According to court documents, Cholowsky was charged with first and second degree fraud, as well as Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree. Prosecutors say that Cholowsky misrepresented or hid information about his payroll and intentionally understated the number of workers in his employ.
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