New York S04831 amends the volunteer firefighters' benefit law to adjust the cost for legal services in claims.

New York S04831 amends the volunteer firefighters' benefit law by modifying Section 47 to apply the provisions of section twenty-four of the workers' compensation law regarding costs and fees. Specifically, it allows the board to consider a claimant's request to assess the cost for legal services in connection with any claim arising under this chapter upon the insurance carrier. The attorney's fee shall be for the total amount calculated on the fee application prescribed by the board and commensurate with the services rendered.

New York S04831 amends the volunteer firefighters' benefit law to adjust the cost for legal services in claims.

New York S04831 amends the volunteer firefighters' benefit law by modifying Section 47 to apply the provisions of section twenty-four of the workers' compensation law regarding costs and fees. Specifically, it allows the board to consider a claimant's request to assess the cost for legal services in connection with any claim arising under this chapter upon the insurance carrier. The attorney's fee shall be for the total amount calculated on the fee application prescribed by the board and commensurate with the services rendered.