Do I need to contact a lawyer about a work- related injury?

First things first, you did the right thing by reporting this accident - it sounds like a workers compensation case. The fact you waited to get...

Appealing to W.C.

Hell Appealing to W.C. -- first and foremost you certainly have the right to appeal the case with or without an attorney. It is unclear from your...

DO YOU GET MSA AMOUNT ONLY WHEN YOU SETTLE WITH A SEC 32 OR DO YOU ALSO GET WHEN YOU SETTLE WITH A LWEC PPD NONSCHEDULE AWARD NY

Hello Bayport - that is an excellent question. The bottomline is that if you are found to have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) and a...

What to expect during disability physical exam for cdr review?

The above answers are on point. I would also note, that even if you have a longer than normal exam with an examiner who asks questions, answers...

Should I appeal SSDI hearing or should I refile?

Since you have an attorney you must speak to them first. However, keep in mind, if you do not appeal and refile then the date of your right to...

You can always collect workers compensation and unemployment - the challenge becomes what you are claiming and how it might effect one benefit or...

If I am caught cruising the border into USA with 2 fake social security cards, what kind of violation can I be charged?

I believe you should speak with a criminal attorney this is not really a social security question. Common sense seems to say this is improper, but...

What do i do if my boss doesn't want to take me back to work, after an on the job accident.

Hello Pool Injury - unfortunately, an employer in New York is NOT required to take you back. From a workers compensation perspective he is only...

As long as the employer does not dispute the workers compensation case then they have pretty free reign to address 'job security' issues. Most...

Settled WCB over 10 years ago, can said claim be reopened?

In many instances in the world of workers compensation, especially with older cases, there were often agreements to reopen cases on medical issues...