The Insurance Carrier isn't Paying My Bills!?
by Christopher Stringham
Most people who get injured at work are surprised when they get their first medical bill denial in the mail from the insurance carrier.…
by Kimberly Slimbaugh
What is a "rationalized medical opinion?" Get quick answers here, and how it could apply to your Workers' Compensation claim.…
The Recurrence Trap in Federal Workers Compensation Cases
by Kimberly Slimbaugh
Often, federal employees who try to return to work after their initial injury claim are then advised to file a recurrence form, CA-2a, in order to have their benefits started again. This can be a mistake.…
Workers' Comp and the Proposed NY State Budget
It is absolutely essential that the Legislature and the Governor hear RIGHT NOW that there should be no Workers’ Compensation “package” in the budget, and most certainly not along the lines being proposed by the Business Council.…
Getting Prescription Medications
by John M. Bellinger
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 trip to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription. One of the main reasons for this is the number of parties…
What are the advantages of a Medicare Set-Aside?
by Bethany Nicoletti
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 to obtain a Medicare Set-Aside. While this may seem confusing and unfamiliar…
Quick Answers By MCV Law: Just What Is The Average Weekly Wage
by William W. Crossett
The Average Weekly Wage (AWW) is one of the most important issues in your case. The AWW determines how much you will be paid in the event that you are out of work for a work-related injury. The higher the AWW, the higher your rate of pay…
My Two Cents on Respect and Our Mission
by William W. Crossett
Recently, a significant part of the national conversation has been about respect. Respect for Black and Hispanic lives, respect for those accused of crimes, and respect for police and law enforcement officials. Certainly, this conversation is important and overdue.…
Just what is Medical treatment and how do I find it?
by William W. Crossett
The law says that an injured worker is entitled to causally-related medical treatment. This simply means medical treatment related to an injury or illness that occurred at work. In the real world, this means that you can…
6 Things to Know about Independent Medical Exams
by William W. Crossett
1. Do I have to attend? Yes, the insurance carrier is entitled to have you examined by their doctor. If you do not attend it will harm your case. Your benefits may be stopped, and your treatment and prescriptions suspended…
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- Michael
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