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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
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Just what is Medical treatment and how do I find it?
Posted at: 6/19/2015 9:06 AM
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
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What can I do when I am on Workers’ Compensation?
Posted at: 4/10/2015 8:31 AM
Some typical questions include: Should I stay inside? Can I go to the grocery store? Can I drive? Can I watch my grandchildren? Can I mow my lawn? Should I cancel my vacation?