All employers in New York State (NY) are assessed by the Workers Compensation Board (WCB). The WCBoversees the workers compensation system in NY and assessments levied by the WCB to fund variousprograms in NY managed directly by the WCB, including the WCB's own operating expenses. ...
The highest court in New York State is the last resort for appeals, and cases rarely reach this stage. Consider Settlement: During any stage of the appeals process, both parties can agree to a settlement, which must be approved by the Workers’ Compensation Board. Each step in the appeals ...
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that most employers are required to carry in the state of New York. The insurance is designed to help employees who are hurt, injured or become ill when on the job. Ideally, this insurance should help injured workers by covering their medical car...
2/3 of the average weekly wage of all workers in New York State. 3.Permanent injuries.In addition to the money you receive for your lost wages, you may also be entitled to a monetary award for permanent injury to your arms, hands, legs and feet, to your fingers or toes, any facial...
If you were hurt on the job, in a car accident, need SSD or Civil Service legal help, call an experienced, aggressive New York City personal injury lawyer today.
At Cohen & Siegel, our NY-based practice is focused on helping injured workers get Workers’ Compensation benefits and helping disabled people get Social Security benefits.
Stressing that reckless conduct, such as operating a motor vehicle well in excess of a safe limit, did not amount to the sort of willful intent to injure oneself, a New York appellate court affirmed a finding by the state's Workers' Compensation Board that awarded bene...
Safety Group 455 Plumbing Industries of NY State Since 1951, Group 455 is one of the largest and most successful Safety Group. READ MORE Safety Group 489 Electrical Industries of New York State Since 1970, Group 489 is providing Workers' Compensation insurance to more than 1,000 companies...
A New York appellate court affirmed a decision by the state’s Workers’ Compensation Board that found in relevant part that claimant violated N.Y. Workers’ Comp. Law § 114-a and disqualified him from future indemnity benefits where the employer prese...
State laws dictate business insurance requirements in New York, making certain policies mandatory throughout the state, from Rochester to New York City. Workers' Compensation Insurance Workers' compensation insurance is essential for all businesses with employees, whether full-time or part-time, in New...