How Can Social Security Recipients Get Checks Under the Coronavirus Stimulus Bill?
Yesterday (Wed., April 1), the Treasury Department and the IRS announced that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will...
Will I get a Coronavirus Stimulus Check if I’m on Workers Compensation or Social Security Disability?
Last week, the Federal Government passed a stimulus program in response to the needs of those who are likely affected by the COVID-19 induced economic...
Were You Exposed to Coronavirus at Work?
If you think you may have been exposed to Coronavirus during the course of your employment, there are important steps you should immediately take. The...
Choice of Court
Where is the case going to be litigated? That is an important question because it goes to the cost benefit analysis of recovering anything from...
What Do You Want? Your Goals in Litigation
Out of all the topics I have covered in my “litigation basics” blog this is the one that the lawyers cannot help you with, but...
If I have been injured in a car accident, do I have to sue the driver of the vehicle that hit me?
As we have previously discussed in this blog, No-Fault is mandatory on every insured vehicle in New York State. Therefore, you do not have to...
If I have been injured in a car accident, do I have to go to the insurance company’s doctor to be examined?
Yes. Your No-Fault insurance company is entitled to have you examined by a doctor of their choosing. Your No-Fault insurance company will call this an...
If I have been injured in a car accident, do I have to disclose my personal medical information to my no-fault insurance company?
The short answer is, yes, with limitations. Generally, you must cooperate with your no-fault insurance company in order to receive medical and lost wages. However,...
How Are My Lost Wages Calculated?
When you are out of work completely, your lost wage benefits are calculated based on two things. The first is your “Average Weekly Wage”.” This...
The Insurance Carrier isn’t Paying My Bills!?
Most people who get injured at work are surprised when they get their first medical bill denial in the mail from the insurance carrier. It...
I Was Hurt at Work. When Will I Be Paid?
While the Workers’ Compensation system provides for lost wages due to a work-related injury or illness, it often takes a few weeks for you to...
What are the Medical Treatment Guidelines?
The Medical Treatment Guidelines (MTG’s) are a set of treatment guidelines issued by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) that became effective in...