For workers who have been injured on the job, any changes to the laws that control workers' compensation can have a huge impact. This makes it critical that you and your attorney have the most up-to-date information available. Changes to the law can mean reduced or eliminated benefits or it may mean that some new financial resource is available to provide you with even greater support.
Workers' Compensation Changes
Some major changes to workers' compensation laws have taken place in New York between 2007 and 2010. Some of the most important changes are:
- The maximum weekly benefit has been increased and is now set at two-thirds of the state average weekly wage.
- The minimum weekly benefit has been increased.
- Cash benefits for permanent partial disabilities are now limited to a 10-year duration. Previously cash benefits for permanent partial disabilities were awarded on a lifetime basis.
At Olinsky Law Group, our workers' compensation staff can help you understand the changes that occurred in workers' compensation law between 2007 and 2012. We actively participate in the Injured Workers Bar Association to stay on top of developments in workers' compensation laws. We know how important workers' compensation benefits can be for injured workers and we are dedicated to helping them pursue access to the medical and financial resources needed for recovery.
Contact Olinsky Law Group
If you are an injured worker or a family member of an injured worker and you want to learn more about the process of securing workers' compensation benefits, turn to Olinsky Law Group. Our experience can help you secure the benefits to which you are entitled. Call 1-888-WIN SSDI (1-888-946-7734) or simply contact us online for a free initial consultation.
