Questions answered by James M. Clancy

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Can a clinic release information to my place of work if I haven't signed release to the clinic .

James's answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

Yes if work gave the clinic a copy of what you signed.

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How long do I have to get compensated for scarring in a documented work injury.

James's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

The following is from the states portal. You appear to be out of time. Q: HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE A CLAIM AFTER I AM INJURED? A: Under §41 of...

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I had injured myself at work, which led to shoulder surgery, i am on workmen's comp at the moment

James's answer | Answered on February 21, 2013

Hopefully with the passage of time your shoulder symptoms will gradually reduce. Pain-and-suffering is not available under New Jersey law. You need...

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My husband is on light duty at work, from a work-related injury. The company is shorting his paycheck. Is there legal recourse?

James's answer | Answered on February 01, 2013

You need to look for a workers comp specialist in your community. While there is nothing they can probably do legally to prevent your employer from...

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I would like to know if i can switch to a different attorny for my workers compensation case in NJ?

James's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

Changing attorneys is generally not the answer if overall you are satisfied with his or her performance. The fact that you are treating with an...

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I have been awarded a workmans comp settlement and wanted to apply for a commutation of my settlement,how hard is it?

James's answer | Answered on January 28, 2013

It is very difficult to get. I have only filed 2 or 3 in 25 years. You need to be starting a business, buying a car to get to work,or using the...

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We are getting monthly payments from our workman comp settlment for eight years .

James's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

This is called a commutation. It is not favored in most states as the underlying purpose of weekly benefits is to offset a conceptual wage...

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Can i be paid by workers comp again?

James's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

My colleagues who answered this question before me are absolutely correct. Your claim is already pending. In order to get back out on workers...

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I broke my ankle at work SEpt 21 2011, back to work six months later, the insurance company is offering $13,000 for 16% Perm Dis

James's answer | Answered on January 21, 2013

If the insurance company is offering you a settlement, chances are it’s not enough. Consult a local Worker’s Compensation specialist in order to...

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In a worker's comp case. Is it legal for the attorneys on both sides to meet with the judge counsel w/ out the subject knowing ?

James's answer | Answered on January 21, 2013

Happens all the time. Usually they are status conferences or are laying the ground work for later settlement talks. Its no secret, aks your...

James M. Clancy's Answers (455)

Can a clinic release information to my place of work if I haven't signed release to the clinic .

How long do I have to get compensated for scarring in a documented work injury.

I had injured myself at work, which led to shoulder surgery, i am on workmen's comp at the moment

My husband is on light duty at work, from a work-related injury. The company is shorting his paycheck. Is there legal recourse?

I would like to know if i can switch to a different attorny for my workers compensation case in NJ?

I have been awarded a workmans comp settlement and wanted to apply for a commutation of my settlement,how hard is it?

We are getting monthly payments from our workman comp settlment for eight years .

Can i be paid by workers comp again?

I broke my ankle at work SEpt 21 2011, back to work six months later, the insurance company is offering $13,000 for 16% Perm Dis

In a worker's comp case. Is it legal for the attorneys on both sides to meet with the judge counsel w/ out the subject knowing ?