I Was Hurt at Work. When Will I Be Paid?
by Bethany Nicoletti
You are entitled to lost wages if you are out of work for more than 7 days. 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 receive your first check.…
What are the Medical Treatment Guidelines?
by Christopher Stringham
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 December 2010.…
I'm Being Paid - Why Do I Need a Hearing?
by Bethany Nicoletti
The insurance company may initiate payment to you while you are out of work without any direction by the court. However, it is always our practice to request a hearing if you are out of work. We do this for a few reasons.…
by MCV Law
A Schedule Loss of Use is awarded for injuries to the extremities, as well as injures to the eyes and ears. Generally, a SLU is awarded approximately one year after surgery or the date of injury.…
Injured Workers: Permanency Awards are Inadequate
by MCV Law
The Workers' Compensation Alliance has released an important paper with the results of a survey of injured workers about schedule loss of use awards.…
How to Appeal a Decision in your Federal Workers Compensation Claim
by Kimberly Slimbaugh
You can appeal an Unfavorable decision issued in your Federal Workers Compensation Claim. When the OWCP issues a denial in your claim, they will include information about the four (4) various ways an appeal can be filed.…
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