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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...
SSA Request for Reconsideration Reinstated in New York
Social Security is reinstating Reconsideration in New York beginning January 1, 2019. This is an intermediate level of appeal, requested after the initial denial of...
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...
I’m Being Paid – Why Do I Need a Hearing?
Often times, the insurance company may initiate payment to you while you are out of work without any direction by the court. However, it is...
Labor Market Attachment for Injured Workers with a Temporary or Permanent Partial Disability
Recently, many of our clients have asked questions about their obligation to seek work or show that they are attached to the Labor market. The...
Iaconis Law Office Merges with MCV Law
In the early 1960s, my father, Phil Iaconis, opened his law practice in Madison County. His practice quickly began to concentrate in representing injured workers...
Am I Really an Independent Contractor?
A recent study published in workerscompensation.com suggest that only 17% of small businesses purchase the workers compensation insurance that is required. In New York, every...