Workers Compensation

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    2025 Workers’ Compensation Rate Changes: What Injured Workers Need to Know

    Posted at: 6/17/2025 10:00 AM

    Good news for injured workers. Effective January 1, 2025, the minimum weekly Workers’ Compensation rate increased from $275.00 per week to $325.00 per week. This means that for all workers who suffer a work injury on or after January 1, 2025, their Workers’ Compensation benefit cannot be less than $325.00 per week. This change is a significant benefit for injured workers, as the rate was $150.00 per week for over a decade. Additionally, effective July 1, 2025, the maximum weekly Workers’ Com

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  • Construction workers walking towards a construction site

    Understanding Construction Accident Claims in New York

    Posted at: 6/16/2025 11:00 AM

    Construction sites are some of the most dangerous workplaces in New York. Falls, equipment failures, and other hazards are common. Even workers who follow all safety protocols can suffer serious injuries. If you’ve been injured on a construction site, you may be entitled to more than just Workers’ Compensation benefits. At MCV Law, our attorneys are experienced in handling BOTH Workers’ Compensation claims and third-party personal injury lawsuits—especially under New York’s Labor Law. These ty

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  • Warehouse worker walking through large awarehouse

    What New York’s New Warehouse Injury Law Means for Workers

    Posted at: 6/9/2025 10:00 AM

    What New York’s New Warehouse Injury Law Means for Workers Starting June 1, 2025, warehouse workers across New York will benefit from stronger protections aimed at reducing workplace injuries. Thanks to recent amendments to New York’s Warehouse Worker Protection Act (WWPA), employers must take new steps to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders—some of the most common and debilitating injuries facing warehouse employees today. These changes matter not just for workplace safety, but a

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    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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