Workers' Compensation Attorneys in Syracuse and Rochester
Recent changes in the laws regarding workers' compensation and the determination of degree of disability have thrown the entire workers' compensation system in New York into a state of disarray. Degree of disability, which had been the former measure by which benefits were determined, has been replaced with loss of wage earning capacity for cases of long term disability that occurred after March 2007.
This change has resulted in more than just a change in the terminology that is used; it has created a level of uncertainty that has paralyzed the delivery of crucial benefits for those who have suffered serious disabling injuries on the job.
At Olinsky Law Group, our New York workers' compensation lawyers are skilled at helping those who have been caught in this limbo. Determining degree of disability under the new rules presents many challenges; our decades of experience allow us to remain at the forefront of developments in the laws governing workers' compensation.
Under the rule changes, the insurance companies are no longer obligated to provide weekly payments for partial or total disability. Currently there are no rules establishing how to determine loss of wage earning capacity. This lack of guidance by the Workers' Compensation Board has created a vacuum in which many disabled workers are left without vital weekly benefits payments.
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For effective representation that can help you to secure the appropriate treatment, even under the new guidelines, turn to Olinsky Law Group. Our skill and experience allow us to provide exceptional representation to all of our workers' compensation clients. Call 1-888-WIN SSDI (1-888-946-7734) or simply contact us online for a free initial consultation with one of our experienced workers' compensation lawyers. We offer contingent fees to better meet the needs of our clients.
