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What is a Schedule Loss Of Use Under New York Workers Compensation Law?
What is a Workers Compensation Scheduled Loss Of Use Settlement? A scheduled Loss of Use Settlement also known as an SLU, is a type of Workers’ Compensation settlement that grants payment to an injured worker with residual permanent physical or functional impairments which are classified under...
Workers Compensation Section 32 Settlements
What is a Section 32 Settlement? A Section 32 Agreement is a Workers’ Compensation lump sum settlement that concludes a workers’ compensation case and releases the workers’ compensation insurance carrier from continuing to compensate an injured worker for medical expenses and lost wages. This lump...
What Is Covered Under New York Workers’ Compensation Law?
NYS Workers’ Compensation is a statutory benefit, paid for by your employer, either through an insurance carrier contracted by your employer or their own self-insurance. What Benefits Am I Entitled To Under Workers' Compensation Law? Full coverage of related medical care and hospital treatment...
Hurt at Work? This is What You must know following your Work Injury
Work injuries are overwhelming and can be quite confusing. The Queens Workers' Compensation attorneys at BECK LAW, P.C. are here to help. Below are some common questions with answers that you may have following your work accident. Can I get fired if I file for Workers' Compensation? After a work...
Uber and Lyft Drivers! The Benefits You Did NOT Know You Are Entitled To After A Car Accident.
Uber and/or Lyft drivers are the most vulnerable in being involved in a car accident. As such, it is important that you understand your legal rights to compensation if you are involved in a car accident. Uber and/or Lyft drivers can receive monetary compensation under BOTH Workers' Compensation...
What You Should Know Following a Car Accident in New York.
The moments immediately following any type of car accident can be quite frightening. You may be shocked, dazed and confused, opening the door to vulnerable error. Below are key tips that you may use in the event of a car accident in New York. Stop and Assess In those first moments following a...
What Are New York No-Fault Regulations?
What Are New York State No-Fault Regulations And Do I Apply? As New Yorkers, many of us know that we live and drive in a no-fault state…but what does that mean? Dating back to the 1970s, the New York State No-Fault Law was created in drivers’ best interest. In simplest terms, No-Fault Law ensures...
