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In a recent claim, we obtained surveillance of a claimant performing activities well outside of their doctor’s restrictions. From there, we obtained social media sweep-reports. Of note, the carrier’s obligation to disclose surveillance materials applies not just...
As everyone probably knows, Workers’ Compensation Law §21(4) presumes that a work-related accident isn’t only due to an employee’s intoxication on the job, unless there is substantial evidence to the contrary. Workers’ Compensation Law §10(1) similarly says that an...
The issue of apportionment is confusing. Many attorneys apply the wrong standard, the wrong timing, or both which can lead to a hodgepodge of contradicting decisions by Judge’s and also sometimes by the Board. One type of apportionment is “legal apportionment.” ...
There have been several cases recently where Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (“CTS”) was determined by providers as causally related to the accident of record in the file. At first, this determination of causal relationship seemed pretty straight forward, but a “deep dive”...
It’s well known in the Workers Compensation community that the threshold for meeting Prima Facie Medical Evidence (PFME) is extremely low. However, one argument that the Board has found to be quite compelling, is that “pain” is not an injury. There have been some past...
One fateful morning, white smoke appeared over a street in New York City following the explosion of an underground pipe insulated with asbestos, bits of which littered the scene. And where was the claimant? At home, having worked the night shift, and wouldn’t return...
At LOMAD, we monitor the Third Department for case law updated to stay on the cutting-edge of workers’ compensation law in New York. This month we noted an interesting decision in Allen v. CPP-Syracuse, that provides a helpful reminder to all of us when we are...
In a case was established for the right knee, the claimant ultimately underwent right total knee replacement surgery. At a hearing, various awards were made, credit to New York State, and a $3,500 attorney fee was awarded, to be taken out of the reimbursement to the...
In a contentious hearing, LOMAD prevailed proving that a claimant voluntarily retired, effectively removing herself from the labor market and the claimant’s subsequent part-time job did not support any claim for reduced earnings. The claimant, who worked at a...
This was a controverted claim for chemical exposure for an accident which occurred in 2019. The claimant was working as a bus driver and alleged that she was exposed to fuel additives somehow coming out of the heating vents, and that she has been subject to repeat...
By: Leonardo Lampret, Associate Attorney In the realm of Workers' Compensation, determining a claimant’s SLU often requires precise assessment of their range of motion. One key element in this process is whether to use the contralateral, or opposite, limb as a...
Consider the following scenarios: What if a claimant gets injured while commuting to work? Or on their way home? What if they sustain an injury just five minutes after their shift ends, or perhaps they trip the moment they step onto the sidewalk? Our recommendation: deny, deny, and deny again—then immediately commence a thorough investigation. Why? Because this is where the grey area begins.
Special Announcement Brian K. Prince Promoted to Partner We are pleased to announce the promotion of Brian K. Prince from Senior Associate Attorney to Partner. Brian joined The Law Offices of Melissa A. Day, PLLC in 2017 and has demonstrated a commitment to our...
Paul B. Kornacki, Associate Attorney 10/31/2022 Our firm recently handled a death claim resulting from a fall from a ladder. In this matter, our client was an auto dealership who had hired an individual to weatherize a large service door. Through our investigation it...