Workers’ Compensation Law § 18 provides that the claimant must give written notice of an injury to his employer within 30 days of the accident. However, the statute further provides that the failure to give timely written notice may be excused by the Board if it finds...

In the case of Patrick Feeney, WCB G2489270, we recently had a victory in front of Judge Snyder Haas on the issue of causal relationship of the claimant’s left shoulder and elbow injuries.  This is an established claim per an Amended Proposed Conciliation Decision for...

When we talk about surveillance, we’re usually talking about investigators staking out a claimant, taking videos, trying to catch them doing something outside their restrictions.  It’s an incredibly useful and important tool in our arsenal, especially when it comes to...

We recently handled a claim in which we were attempting to get a finding of 50% degree of disability with regard to temporary rates in the record. Our IME had given an opinion of 50% based on her examination, but the treating physician had consistently opined 100%....

The claim was established for occupational disease to the bilateral hands and ankles and the claimant, a landscaper, was ultimately awarded a loss of use of 15% for the hands and 10% for the ankles.   In an attempt to invoke Section 44 apportionment, the carrier on...

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers still require their employees to work from home. However, most employers likely do not realize the implications this responsible decision can have on potential workers’...

By now, we’re all well aware that Matter of Genduso v, New York City Dept. of Edu., 164 A.D.3d 1509 (3d Dept. 2018), affirmed the principle that schedule awards are not given for particular injuries, but rather “for the residual physical and functional impairments”....