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How Does Worker’s Compensation Affect My Social Security Disability Benefits?
Posted at: 9/16/2015 8:56 AM
If you are receiving Worker’s Compensation benefits and file for Social Security disability benefits, you may not be able to collect the maximum amount of Social Security benefits based on your earnings record. Between Worker’s Compensation and Social Security Disability, you may only receive
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The Insurance Company is Paying Me “Without Prejudice”, Now What?
Posted at: 9/10/2015 9:23 AM
Many times, the carrier will issue payments to you without prejudice. This means that the carrier is taking advantage of Section 21-a of the NYS Workers Compensation Law. Section 21-a allows the carrier to pay you without accepting your case
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What are the advantages of a Medicare Set-Aside?
Posted at: 7/28/2015 9:29 AM
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
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Quick Answers By MCV Law: Just What Is The Average Weekly Wage
Posted at: 7/15/2015 8:46 AM
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
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Quick Answers By MCV Law: Just What Is New York Workers’ Compensation Law?
Posted at: 7/8/2015 3:30 PM
New York’s Workers Compensation Law is an employee’s only remedy for injuries arising “out of or in the course of employment”. This means that if you are injured or hurt while at work or develop a sickness or disease that is caused by your employment, you are entitled to