Mr. Feld has provided you with an excellent summary of how the issue will be resolved in your case. What he was too polite to point out to you was...

What will I have to pay back compensation on a third party law suit

The entire cost of your Workers' Compensation case (including medical treatment and payments to you) becomes a lien against your third party law...

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Can my benefit be restarted?

Most likely not, for the reasons stated by Mr. Feld above. If your "settlement" was really a "schedule loss of use", perhaps, although the carrier...

No, you can't sue an insurance company for being an insurance company. The entire insurance industry is built on a model that accepts money in...

I agree with all the answers posted by my NYS Workers' Compensation-practicing colleagues above. To amplify a little bit on something your lawyer...

CAN I ask state insurance CARRIER for ADVANCE LOAN or my lawyer

No lawyer would or should ever lend you money; it places them in an adversarial position with you--they are the creditor and you're the...

What can I do to reopen a w/c case

Everyone responding is correct. You should immediately consult with an attorney experienced in NYS Workers' Compensation who will help you get the...

Can I fight for disability if I resign from my job or am terminated due to illness?

There are a LOT of issues packed into this question. You never say whether you ever filed a claim with the Workers' Compensation Board for your...

An "RFA" form is the Workers' Compensation Board's form to request action; the "RFA" stands for "Request for Further Action". An RFA-1 is used by...

How should I be dealing with this situation? Is this legal? Should I be talking to a lawyer? Do I have a case against them?

If you were injured on the job, you should immediately speak to an attorney about your Workers' Compensation claim. Even though your employer may...