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News Bulletin: NYS Workers’ Compensation Benefit Increase
On April 20, 2022, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board announced that the maximum weekly benefit rate for workers’ compensation claimants is $1,125.46 for injuries sustained from July 1, 2022 through July 30, 2023. See the Board’s announcement here. The attorneys of Jones Jones LLC are experienced litigators and defense specialists and are eager to work with… Read More »
Jones Jones LLC Major Win Alert: Successful Litigation on a Jurisdictional Issue
We are excited to announce a major win secured by Jones Jones LLC Attorney Ian Leaderman. This win highlights: The jurisdictional complexities that may arise while representing national or worldwide employer entities; The success that can come with a detailed review of the facts surrounding a claimant’s contacts with New York State versus their home… Read More »
Major Win Alert: Jones Jones Wins NYS Appellate Reversal of $280k SLU Award
Attorney Katherine Caracappa secured a major win for a Jones Jones LLC client before the New York State Appellate Division- Third Department on March 10, 2022. The case involved a transportation worker with an established occupational disease claim for injury to the elbows, ankles, knees, and wrists. The claimant’s treating doctor submitted medical evidence finding… Read More »
News Alert: NYS WCB Issues Updated Procedure on Special Fund Reimbursement & Establishment
On November 16 , 2021 the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board issued a bulletin outlining a variety of procedural updates regarding Special Funds and reimbursement.The main points of the Board’s announcement are as follows: As of 12/1/21, the following forms are to be used for WCL 15-8 and WCL 14-6 reimbursement requests: C-251N – Insurer’s Notification… Read More »
