You need to consult with an attorney well-versed in this area immediately; some of the benefits you mention are "means tested", meaning that your...

Your question doesn't include a lot of information about the back-story leading up to it. If you haven't consulted with an attorney about your...

Yes, you can and should file a SEPARATE claim for workers' compensation benefits each time you are injured in an accident while at work. As others...

It isn't clear from your question why you were working light duty in the first place. If it was because you were injured at work before that, then...

Can I collect weekly benefits from comp after reaching maxim medical improvement

Employment benefits (general health insurance, 401K, etc.) are a benefit of EMPLOYMENT; there is nothing in the workers' compensation law that...

Can someone get fired while out on workers comp?

In New York, the Workers' Compensation law does not include any provision that prevents an employer from terminating an injured worker who is...

What type of lawyer is best to have to help me with employment, family, housing, and accident issues I have currently?

It sounds to me like each problem might call for different expertise.

Workers Compensation, Not Happy With Lawyer

You can "substitute" your attorney with a new one; your new attorney should send a "notice of substitution" to the old attorney. The old out-going...

I am starting an LLC, is it required to have workers compensation insurance for employees if you only have part-time workers?

So, like everyone else said..... YES. AND, cover yourself. What if YOU get hurt at work and you're not able to come in and perform whatever...

Does compensation have a right to your whole award in a third party lawsuit ?

The workers' compensation carrier is entitled to a lien against your law suit for the full amount of money that they paid out on your workers'...