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Posted at: 9/4/2013 1:48 PM
Before you can file a personal injury claim against a public corporation, you must first serve a notice of claim. A public corporation includes, among other entities, a City, County, Town, Village, Fire District, and School District. A notice of claim must ordinarily be served within 90 days after
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Considering a Section 32 Settlement?
Posted at: 9/4/2013 1:45 PM
The biggest decision you will have to make in your case is whether or not to accept a section 32 settlement, which usually means a one-time lump-sum payment, as opposed to ongoing weekly payments. Typically, a Section 32 agreement will end both the carrier’s obligation to make
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3 Years with the Medical Treatment Guidelines: Has it Gotten Any Better?
Posted at: 8/14/2013 1:40 PM
Commentary by Christopher Stringham, Esq. On December 1, 2010, the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board instituted Medical Treatment Guidelines for the neck, back, shoulders, and knees. The intent of the treatment guidelines was to have all parties (doctors, attorneys, insurance carriers
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New York Worker’s Compensation – Medication and Transportation Reimbursement (C-257)
Posted at: 8/1/2013 1:36 PM
For Meggesto, Crossett, and Valerino claimants with an existing New York State Worker’s compensation case, Compensation Law provides for the reimbursement of certain Medical and Transportation costs that are directly related to the injury of record. Reimbursable expenses include
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Can I Get Social Security Disability Benefits for Sjögren’s Syndrome?
Posted at: 7/25/2013 1:30 PM
Sjögren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disease where an individual’s white blood cells attack moisture-producing glands. The disease was highlighted last year in the national sports spotlight as Venus Williams had to withdraw from the US Open after being diagnosed with the disease