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Why is the State Insurance Fund Sending Me a Notice to Have an MRI?
STATE INSURANCE FUND CLAIMANTS – PLEASE IGNORE THIS LETTER As of September 30th, 2015, a letter has been going out from the New York State...
8 Prescription Tips For The Workers’ Compensation Claimant
For many work-related injuries and illnesses, prescribed medications play a tremendous role in contributing towards overall recovery. If you are wondering how to have your...
Can I Collect NYS Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Workers’ Compensation?
Yes you can collect both NYS Unemployment Insurance benefits and Workers’ Compensation benefits at the same time. Your eligibility for both benefits will generally occur...
Getting Prescription Medications Through Workers’ Compensation
It is a fact of life in the world of New York State Workers’ Compensation that getting medication is not as easy as your everyday...
How Does Workers’ Compensation Affect My Social Security Disability Benefits?
If you are receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits and file for Social Security disability benefits, you may not be able to collect the maximum amount of...
The Insurance Company is Paying Me “Without Prejudice”, Now What?
Many times, the carrier will issue payments to you without prejudice. This means that the carrier is taking advantage of Section 21-a of the NYS...
Social Security’s 80th Anniversary
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Social Security program. The program was signed into law by President Roosevelt in 1935 and was intended to...
Every Injured Worker Needs a Vacation
Yes, I said it – every injured worker needs a vacation; just like their coworkers, bosses, and friends. Injured workers deserve a break from medical...
What are the advantages of a Medicare Set-Aside?
In order to settle the medical portion of a Workers’ Compensation claim, we are sometimes required to take into account Medicare’s interest. This requires us...
United States Senate Considers Cuts To SSDI To Help Fund Highways
This week the United States Senate will take up legislation to fund the nation’s highway system. Most of us think this is a good thing....
Why You Should Have an Attorney for a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Potential clients often ask us whether or not they need an attorney. The short answer to this question is no, injured workers are not required...
Quick Answers By MCV Law: Just What Is New York Workers’ Compensation Law?
New York’s Workers’ Compensation Law is an employee’s only remedy for injuries arising “out of or in the course of employment.” This means that if...