Speakers are Valerie J. Crown, Esq. and Heather M. Nappi, Esq.
Learning objectives
1. A basic understanding of the history and overview of New York State Workers’ Compensation claim-its lingo, forms, and basic concepts
2. How to process a basic claim from intake through settlement
3. Understanding how New York Workers’ Compensation Law affects third-party lawsuit settlements regarding consent letters, liens, and lawsuits against employers arising out of grave injuries.
4. Having a basic understanding of niche areas of Workers’ Compensation Law to advise your client of basic rights regarding World Trade Center Claims, benefits under the General Municipal Law for Certain State Employees such as Police Officers and Firefighters as well as claims for Volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers.