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.…
What If I Am Unable to Earn My Full Wages After An Injury?
by Bethany Nicoletti
If you return to work after an injury and suffer a reduction in earnings as a result of the injury, you are entitled to collect two-thirds of the difference in Workers’ Compensation benefits.…
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.…
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- Michael
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