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Workers Compensation FAQ
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How Does Worker’s Compensation Affect My Social Security Disability Benefits?
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?
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?
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
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?
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?
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?
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?…
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I Have Been Hurt at Work. What Do I Do First?
The short answer to this all-important question is: Report Your Injury. The Worker’s Compensation law has a two part statute of limitations. The law requires the injured worker give notice of the injury within 30 days of knowing or within 30 days of when he should have…