Category: Workers’ Compensation

The weight of a workers’ comp judge’s decision cannot be understated. It can impact both a workers’ comp claim and a civil lawsuit. An injured worker’s case, a school bus matron illustrates this.

This article discusses how the Board handles an average workers comp case involving an ankle injury. It also discusses case law relevant to evaluating a workers comp ankle injury for settlement.

This article discusses what an injured worker can do to protect his or her rights when an employer refuses to file a workers comp claim.

This article discusses what insurance carrier’s will consider when negotiating a workers comp settlement for a herniated disc.

This article discusses the importance of maximum medical improvement (mmi) in a workers comp case and how mmi impacts future treatment and surgery.

Workers’ compensation benefits related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, in New York, will depend on the Schedule Loss of Use or “SLU.” This refers to a permanent injury that is related to the type of work you do.

This article is a guide to understanding the different stages of a New York workers’ compensation claim and how disability status impacts a claimant’s entitlement to benefits under the law.

Whether a workers comp claimant must undergo mandatory drug testing in NY depends on opioid use. Learn what triggers drug testing under the Medical Treatment Guidelines.

A workers comp attorney assessing how long a settlement will take must look to specific variables. This article discusses what a workers comp attorney will look for when figuring out the best time to talk…

This article explains the different ways an injured worker can structure a workers’ compensation settlement to meet their future needs. Specifically, it discusses the differences between…