Like anything, you can always do it on your own, or hire an expert to guide you. Yes, the application seems benign but disability pension claims...

You are correct that there is a heightened (or should be) standard for IME reporting in Workers' Compensation. If you believe that the report was...

Workers Comp is a difficult and humiliating system. It is designed to get you medical care as needed and funds until you can return to work. The...

I'm a doctor who has a back injury I got in the military. I am a disabled veteran. I was suspended for my disability from the VA

Dear Doctor - I think your best bet is to speak with Human Resources, if in a union speak to the union, or find a local employment lawyer who can...

Can my fiancé be terminated for being injured on the job?

In New York you can be hired and fired for any reason as long as it is not discriminatory or against a contract you may have, and most people do...

I agreed to a stipulation settlement and when the check arrived it was short over 11,000 what are my options legally

I agree with Mr. Feld - if you wait you lose. However, in Workers' Compensation it could be a deduction for the fee, a credit for the third party,...

Hello. I am in Kingston ny. My husband began a new job about 3 months ago. One month ago he was seriously injured on the job -

I am sorry to hear about your husbands injuries! There are a few things you must consider - First - was it a workers compensation check (from the...

Unfortunately, you are only entitled to lost wage payments from Workers' Compensation for actual lost time from work (inability to work due to the...

Can I apply for a medical disability from work, I'm currently employed in a full time capacity, I have a permanent disability ?

I am sorry to hear about your condition. I speak annually to the NY MS Society Legal Day and understand the challenges you are facing, especially...

Can my ex husband entitled to my workers compensation?

I am sorry to hear about you dealing with both a disability and a divorce! In terms of benefits, you, as the injured worker are entitled to the...