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New York State Workers’ Compensation
- The Responsibility of Claims Management for New York Workers’ Compensation
- Are You Eligible for Workers’ Comp in New York?
- Speed or Stuck in the Mud: The 2008 Streamlined "Rocket" Docket Workers Compensation Regulations
- See the Three Steps to Properly FIle a NYS Workers Compensation Claim published by Brian M. Mittman on AVVO.COM
- New York Workers Compensation Board Regulations Will Reinjure Injured Workers!
- Injustice at glitzy racetrack highlights abuse of workers’ rights
- Will new construction rules save workers’ lives and limbs?
- What’s going on with the CRM managed trusts?
- Is your employer committing workers’ comp fraud?
- 9/11 Workers Receive Additional Protections
Social Security Disability
- Compensation for Adults Disabled Since Childhood
- You may still need to find healthcare coverage even if you’ve qualified for SSD insurance benefits
- What is being done about the massive Social Security disability claim backlog?
- How false claims are slowing down your Social Security Disability claim
- Need Social Security Disability? Don’t forget your family!
- SSA to Hire 144 New Judges
- SSA Unveils Plan to Unclog Hearing Backlog
Supplemental Security Income
General
- If You Are Disabled You May Be Entitled to Helpful Discounts At New York Park and Historic Sites
- Social Security Administration Puts Finishing Touches on Ticket to Work Program
- 450,000 New Yorkers Might Miss Tax Rebate Check
- Insurance Carriers Change IMEs!!
- Independent Medical Exams are NOT independent!!!!
- New York Recieves "C+" for Emergency Medicine
Library
New York State Workers’ Compensation
- Workers’ Comp Benefits for Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers
- Who is Responsible for Managing Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
- Who is Covered under the New York Workers’ Comp Law
- Hearings and Appeals Process for New York Workers’ Compensation Claims
- Power Point Presentation on the New York State Streamlined Docket Regulations - the Rocket Docket Explained
Social Security Disability
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for Adults Disabled Since Childhood
- Can Lawmakers Reduce the Social Security Case Backlog?
- Insurance Companies Commit Social Security Disability Fraud
- What are Unpaid Taxes Doing to Your Social Security?
- Family Benefits for Social Security Disability
Supplemental Security Income
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Children with Disabilities
- Are You Eligible for Supplemental Security Income?
Federal Workers’ Compensation
- Appeals Process: Federal Workers' Compensation
- Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
- Who is Covered Under FECA?
- Federal Employees' CompensationAct
Forms
- FORM: REVISED C-3 EMPLOYEE CLAIM FORM - MUST BE USED BY 1/1/2009
- FORM: INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THE REVISED C-3 EMPLOYEE CLAIM FORM
- FORM: LIMITED RELEASE OF HEALTH INFORMATION C-3.3
- FORM: REVISED C-2 EMPLOYERS REPORT OF WORK RELATED INJURY OR ILLNESS - MUST BE USED BY 1/1/2009
- FORM: INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THE REVISED C-2 EMPLOYER REPORT OF WORK RELATED ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS
General
Supplemental Security Income
Disability Benefits—Supplemental Security Income
Not everyone has worked long enough to be able to qualify them to receive Social Security disability benefits. So, the federal government has another program—called the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program—that provides disability payments on the basis of need.
Both children and adults who are disabled or blind and adults who are 65 or older are eligible to receive SSI disability benefits. SSI benefits are for those who have limited income and assets. In some cases, a person may qualify to receive both Social Security disability benefits and SSI.
Markhoff & Mittman: Proven Experience, Successful Outcomes
If you are applying for SSI, be aware that the government makes the process difficult. The bureaucrats and doctors reviewing your case rely on thousands of pages of statutes, administrative rules, legal rules, and case law. It is easy for them to make an error in applying the law to your case and to wrongly deny your claim. Additionally, the way your case is presented can often matter as much as or more than the extent of your disability. That’s why a lawyer can make a difference in whether you win or lose your claim. Also, even if you become eligible, you may need to pay back monies that you have received under other welfare and public assistance programs.
Every day, the lawyers at Markhoff and Mittman work at gathering medical evidence and constructing case files that will withstand the scrutiny of multiple layers of review. As one of the oldest disability law firms in New York, we have the practical experience and proven expertise to fight for your benefits. We have been doing this for a long time, and we are good at it.
When you work with Markhoff & Mittman, you can expect the following help:
We will develop full support for your claim by obtaining necessary medical records and information from your doctors.
- We will obtain all the necessary information from your existing Social Security file.
- We will advise you on responding to questions from the Social Security Administration or requests for additional information or examinations.
- We will advise you how to prepare for and handle interviews, conferences or hearings related to your claim, and in many cases accompany or assist you.
- We will file for a reconsideration, a hearing, or an appeal to the Social Security Appeals Court if you are not satisfied with the outcome of your claim at any stage.
Remember: Benefits are often denied to people who have legitimate SSI claims. Don’t take “no” for an answer without first talking to Markhoff & Mittman toll-free at 866-205-2415 or 914-946-1452.
Protect Your Rights. Call Us Today
If you are applying for SSI benefits or are ready to appeal a denial of your claim, please contact us. We have offices that are convenient to Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Westchester County, and Long Island. Please call us for a free evaluation of your case. Our fee is usually 25% of the past-due benefits but we only get paid if we are successful.
Receive a Free Evaluation.
Call 866-205-2415 toll-free or 914-946-1452.
Or click here to email us.
We have lawyers and office staff who speak Spanish and French.
Library for Supplemental Security Income:
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Children with Disabilities
Description: If your child is disabled, he or she may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income payments. Markhoff & Mittman discuss how the Social Security Administration determines eligibility and the application process. If you have applied for Supplemental Security Income for your child and have been denied, contact us today at (914) 946-1452 or (866) 205-2415. - Are You Eligible for Supplemental Security Income?
Description: Supplemental Security Income benefits are available to the blind, the disabled, and the aged. However, certain eligibility requirements are placed on the individual's income and resources.
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Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.
14 Mamaroneck Avenue
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10601
Toll Free: (866) 205-2415
Phone: (914) 946-1452
Fax: (914) 946-0810
Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.
Main Office
14 Mamaroneck Avenue
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10601
Toll Free: (866) 205-2415
Phone: (914) 946-1452
Fax: (914) 946-0810
Long Island Office
1778 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY 11554
Toll Free: (866) 205-2415
Phone: (914) 946-1452
Fax (516) 222-2292
New York City
by Appointment Only
Videos
New York State Workers’ Compensation:
- Video of the Rotator Cuff and why it needs to be repaired
- What is the meniscus and why do I need knee surgery
News
- Two New York City Crane Operators Fined
- NYC Regulations Strict for Construction Industry
- Ongoing Investigation Regarding Railroad Disability Payouts
- Common Thread Links Seven Failed Self-Insurance Funds
- Business Owner Arrested for Violating New York Workers’ Comp Law
- OSHA Penalizes Three Contractors After Crane Collapse Investigation
- NY State Workers’ Compensation Board to Start Legal Proceedings Against CRM Holdings
- New NCCI Study Shows Increase in Treatment per Workers’ Comp Claims
- Disability claimants wait ... and wait
- Firms Cited in Fatal New York City Crane Collapse
FAQs
New York State Workers’ Compensation
- WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO WHEN YOU GET INJURED ON THE JOB?
- IF MY DOCTOR SAYS I HAVE A PARTIAL DISABILITY, MUST I LOOK FOR WORK WITHIN MY RESTRICTIONS?
- IF I SETTLE A LAWSUIT (THIRD PARTY ACTION) STEMMING FROM MY WORK ACCIDENT, DOES IT AFFECT MY WORKERS COMPENSATION CASE?
- Are Workers Compensation Benefits Taxable?