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  • NY Workers' Comp and Medical Marijuana

    Medical Marijuana and New York Workers' Compensation

    Posted at: 10/25/2024 9:45 AM

    Obtaining Medical Cannabis Through New York Workers' Compensation Medical marijuana is currently being prescribed in New York State for a number of conditions stemming from work-related injuries and illnesses. The New York Workers’ Compensation system is designed to help cover medical expenses and prescriptions for injured and sick workers, and in some cases, medical cannabis is one such prescription that can be covered through Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers. Workers’ Compensation

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  • Central New York Landlord-Tenant Law

    New Statewide Landlord-Tenant Forms Now in Effect

    Posted at: 10/2/2024 1:16 PM

    As a result of a recent update to the Uniform Rules for City Courts, a number of new Landlord-Tenant forms went into effect on September 3rd, 2024. This update applies at a statewide level. Per 22 NYCRR 210.42[b][1][2], New notices of petition in residential nonpayment and holdover cases are mandatory. These new notices of petition are currently not listed as being mandatory for commercial/nonresidential cases. As a helpful resource, the Office of Justice Court support has created updated lan

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  • New York Workers' Compensation for Physical Therapy Treatments

    Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Physical Therapy?

    Posted at: 10/1/2024 3:57 PM

    Yes, New York Workers’ Compensation covers Physical Therapy for various physical injuries. Physical Therapy is a commonly prescribed medical treatment following an injury and/or surgery.  The Board has issued Medical Treatment Guidelines for many body parts, most of which include Physical Therapy.  Generally, 12 visits are authorized following an injury.  If your doctor feels you need more than 12 visits, a Prior Authorization Request, or PAR, must be submitted.  This is done through the OnBoa

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  • 5 Myths About New York Workers' Compensation

    5 Myths About New York Workers' Compensation

    Posted at: 9/27/2024 9:41 AM

    Workers' Compensation is an important resource for those dealing with the aftermath of a work-related injury or illness, and it can help with financial burdens such as lost wages and medical expenses. Unfortunately, there are a number of misconceptions associated with the New York Workers' Compensation process that keep workers from filing claims for the benefits they may be entitled to. We are here to clarify the Workers' Compensation process, help you build a strong claim for benefits, and

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  • Can I Sue My Employer for My Work Injury?

    Can I Sue My Employer for My Work Injury?

    Posted at: 9/25/2024 2:39 PM

    The most common question our Workers’ Compensation attorneys are asked by new clients is whether they can sue their employer for causing their injury. The law in New York does not allow you to file a lawsuit against your employer. Rather, your only legal option is to file a Workers’ Compensation claim. While there are some very limited exceptions to this rule, they are extremely rare. Thus, generally speaking, you are limited solely to the Workers’ Compensation claim. You may be able to file

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