Just to add a bit to Michael's answer, the Judge will assess the medical opinions along with your age education, and experience. The Judge will...

Can i sue My workplace for not enforcing covid social distancing and allowing workers to still work without mask or any PPE?

Unfortunately, the State of New York has not passed a law yet for essential workers to be covered due to COVID-19 exposure at work. However the...

NY state started a video hearing program back in 2017 for Workers Compensation as well as issuing decisions with no hearings at all. Therefore...

You should contact an attorney who focuses on employment law.

Congratulations on your new baby. The state website has some has useful information on how to apply for family leave....

An injured worker can elect which state's benefits are best and proceed in that state. An injured worker can usually proceed in the second state...

Unfortunately, the Workers Compensation Board is very slow to provide hearings for injured workers. As Mr. Kistner has suggested make an...

I had a previous case involving several body parts, it was settled and closed under a section 32 but a few months ago i f?

As Mr. Welch noted you are not able to re-open your Workers Compensation case. However, you may be able to make a reapplication for Social...

Can I sue subway 20 years later for being assaulted by manager and now having permanent scar on my face?

There are several time requirements that you need to have met in order to pursue a claim in NY Workers Compensation. You must have notified your...

If you do not already have an attorney that focuses in Workers Compensation I would highly suggest that you seek one. As noted above there are many...