Workers Compensation

  • MCV Law Workers' Compensation Attorneys

    Should I Settle My NY Workers' Compensation Case with a Section 32?

    Posted at: 5/13/2025 10:00 AM

    One of the first questions we often get from new or potential clients is whether they are entitled to a settlement after a workplace injury. The quick answer that they often get initially is, "maybe", because not every case results in a settlement under NYS Workers’ Compensation Law. A "settlement" or Section 32 Agreement, as it is known under NYS Workers' Compensation Law, is not a guaranteed outcome. This is not to say that it is not a common outcome, just that every case does not close with

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  • A construction worker holding a heavy bag over his shoulder and holding his back in pain

    Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation If I Am at Fault?

    Posted at: 4/25/2025 9:00 AM

    Generally, you are still entitled to Workers’ Compensation in New York State even if the accident is your fault. The Workers' Compensation Law was passed by the New York State Legislature in 1914 as a compromise between employee and employer interests. As part of the compromise, employees in most instances lost the right to sue their employers for negligence resulting in injury, illness, or disability. In return, employees generally receive payment from Workers' Compensation without regard to

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  • A man at work looking distressed for the Understanding FROI-04: What It Means When Your Work Injury Claim Is Denied blog post

    Understanding FROI-04: What It Means When Your Work Injury Claim Is Denied

    Posted at: 4/14/2025 10:00 AM

    You went to work like any other day…to do your job, earn a paycheck and take care of your family. But today, you had an accident at work, injuring your knee. Your coworker saw you fall. Your employer was notified, and they helped you complete an accident report. You had pain but you thought it would go away. But that night your pain got worse, so your spouse urged you to go to an emergency room. When you arrived, you informed the doctors of your accident earlier that day at work. The doctors

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  • Snowy parking lot with ice patches, emphasizing workplace hazards for employees.

    Can I File a NY Workers' Compensation Claim if I Fall in My Employer's Parking Lot?

    Posted at: 3/28/2025 9:35 AM

    Even after spring has begun, March in Central New York can still bring cold temperatures and unpredictable weather. Icy patches and wet conditions in parking lots remain a hazard, leading to slip and fall accidents. The injuries from these falls can range from a bruised ego to broken bones or worse. If you slip and fall while entering or leaving work, you may be eligible for Workers' Compensation benefits under NY law. Contact Us for a Free Consultation Under NY Workers' Compensation law, an

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  • Ordered to Return to Work After the Correction Officers Strike—but You're on Workers’ Compensation? Here’s What to Do

    Ordered to Return to Work After the Correction Officers Strike—but You're on Workers’ Compensation? Here’s What to Do

    Posted at: 3/19/2025 1:30 PM

    The recent correction officers strike and subsequent agreement between prison and jail employees and the Department of Corrections in New York has caused much confusion and chaos.  On March 8th, an agreement was reached to address some of the workers’ concerns, however, it was contingent on at least 85% of all correction staff returning to work by March 10th.  The workers who did not return to work by March 10th were terminated. However, many of the workers that did not return to work were alr

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