How will a workers comp settlement in NY affect my SSD benefits?

The first thing to do is to check if your current NY Workers Compensation Benefit is already affecting your SSD benefit (has SSD already been...

Can I claim workers comp for inadequate heating?

Mr. Beaton is spot on. There has to be a 'link' between the incident and the outcome (the injury). So the most important thing to do is to seek...

Great question. In New York, the bottomline in Workers Compensation is that if you can do some type of work you should. While I cannot tell from...

Do insurance companys always send you to a ime.

The insurance company does have the right to have you examined by an IME. Usually your doctor submits a report to the workers compensation board...

Both Shoulder injury on same claim same wc case #. had surgery to only one shoulder and was approved for the other. was reluctnt

In general, you will be entitled to a Schedule Loss of Use of each body part you injured in a particular accident (assuming it is an arm, leg,...

Is it possible to get a loan against my workmans comp. case in NYS, anywhere?

As a general rule, if you can avoid taking any type of loan against a legal matter then avoid it! As to workers' compensation it is a very rare...

My Employers are arguing in court that i committed WC Fraud i never got a check from WC I got injured on the job and they are no

You definitely have a few things going on here. First and foremost, since you seem to be accused of 'fraud' then you should seek an attorney to...

Workman's comp hearing

First things first, I hope your recovery is going well. From the sounds of it, it sounds like you have an attorney and should definitely reach out....

After i and the insurance comp recieves our notice of decision filing date from the wcb

Good question. The check is supposed to be issued within 10 days from the filing of the decision. So technically it could be printed and mailed on...

In general you have two years from the injury date to file a claim for workers compensation benefits in New York. If you did not file a claim, you...