Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

evilgenius12358 t1_j2uats2 wrote

Looks kinds cheap tbh.

https://ovs.ny.gov/victim-compensation

Compensation Includes:

Expenses for medical or other related services that are not covered by other insurance or benefit programs

Lost earnings or loss of support up to $600 a week, not to exceed the maximum of $30,000

Lost savings of vulnerable elderly, or incompetent, or physically disabled persons, not to exceed the maximum of $30,000

Burial expenses up to $6,000 (for crimes committed on or after Nov. 1, 1996)

Occupational rehabilitation expenses

Counseling services to the victim of crime and to certain family members, in accordance with the OVS fee schedule, which is based on reasonable fee rates, depending on the credentials of the treating counselor

The cost of repair or replacement of essential personal property lost, damaged or destroyed as the direct result of a crime, up to $2,500. A maximum of $100 in cash can be replaced

Transportation expenses for necessary court appearances in connection with the prosecution of the crime or transportation for medical appointments necessary as a result of the crime

Employment-related transportation expenses, due to a victim’s personal physical injury as the result of a crime, up to $2,500

The cost of residing at or utilizing the services of a domestic violence shelter

Crime scene cleanup expenses and/or cost of securing a crime scene, up to $2,500

Attorney fees – up to a maximum of $1,000 – for representation before the agency and/or before an appellate court, upon judicial review of the victim’s OVS claim

38

KaiDaiz t1_j2ufs1q wrote

it is better than nothing. hopefully catch audi driver and get more from the car insurance

36

evilgenius12358 t1_j2uhepo wrote

You sounds like a victim of NYS government. We deserve better.

−22

KaiDaiz t1_j2ulz18 wrote

take a look at other states victims compensation programs. ny is quite generous vs the norm

19