A Section 32 workers' comp settlement in New York is a voluntary agreement that closes part or all of a workers' compensation claim in exchange for money, usually in a lump sum or structured payout. In New York, this is formally called a Section 32 Waiver Agreement....
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What To Do After Getting Hurt on a Construction Site in NYC
If you got hurt on a construction site in New York City, the first priorities are to get medical help, report the accident, document what happened, and protect both your workers' compensation claim and any possible third-party case. The first 24 to 48 hours matter....
What Happens at a Workers’ Comp Hearing in NYC?
If you have a workers’ comp hearing coming up in New York City, the short answer is this: a Workers’ Compensation Law Judge reviews the disputed issue in your case, listens to the parties, considers medical records and other evidence, and then either makes a decision...
What Is the Max Weekly Workers’ Comp Benefit in NY in 2026?
In New York, the maximum weekly workers’ compensation benefit in 2026 depends on the date of injury. If you were hurt between January 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026, the maximum weekly benefit is $1,222.42. If you were hurt between July 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, the...
How Long Does a Workers’ Comp Case Take in NYC?
If you were hurt on the job in New York City, one of the first questions you probably have is how long this is all going to take. The honest answer is that there is no single timeline. Some workers' compensation cases move in a matter of weeks or a few months. Others...
What Is Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) in New York?
Schedule Loss of Use, usually called SLU, is a New York workers' compensation award for the permanent loss of function of a specific body part after your condition has stabilized. In plain English, it is the way New York workers' comp puts a value on lasting damage to...
How Do I Prepare for a Workers’ Comp IME in New York City?
How Do I Prepare for a Workers' Comp IME in New York? If you have a workers' compensation IME coming up in New York, the best way to prepare is to understand what the exam is, review the facts of your injury, think through your current symptoms and limits, arrive on...
What Should You Do If Your Workers’ Comp Claim Is Denied in NYC
What Should You Do If Your Workers' Comp Claim Is Denied in NYC If your workers' compensation claim is denied in NYC, you have 30 days to file a formal request for a hearing with the New York State Workers' Compensation Board. Miss that window and your right to...
Does Workers’ Comp Cover Lost Wages in New York?
Yes. If you were hurt on the job in New York, workers' compensation can replace a portion of the wages you lost while you were unable to work. How much you receive, and for how long, depends on the severity of your injury and how it affects your ability to do your...
How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay in New York?
Workers' compensation in New York pays two-thirds of your average weekly wage, subject to a maximum weekly benefit set by the state each year. For injuries occurring in 2024, that maximum is $1,145.43 per week. Your actual benefit amount depends on your pre-injury...