Sites of injury do get added to workers' compensation cases after the initial injuries; it is not uncommon. How likely it is that your attempt...

If your settlement also waived future medical coverage, then the portion of the settlement funds that were designated as "Medicare Set-Aside" or...

Potentially; however, a bad result doesn't automatically mean there was malpractice. That question turns on whether the doctor failed to do what...

As always, Mr. Fusco gives a cogent and accurate answer. To draw out some of the less obvious implications....the total value of the claim is...

The attorneys representing you in the matter should be able to tell you exactly how much money would be owing based on that opinion. You should be...

First, you are to be commended for your attention to this issue, which a lot of people just ignore. Second: The New York State Workers'...

Yes, the WC carrier would still be entitled to a lien or credit against your law suit for the value of the WC claim. Settling the workers'...

If you call the Workers' Compensation Board's customer service line at (800) 877-1373 they should be able to send you copies of your Section 32...

You should definitely have an attorney helping you navigate this. As a general matter, the entire law suit proceeds are lienable/creditable for...

The law on this point comes down to drawing a distinction between "optional" or "discretionary" deductions, which can be added back into your net...