If you are totally disabled and unable to work, you should return/surrender the unemployment benefits and accept Workers’ Compensation. If you are...

Schedule loss of use is determined in accordance with the Board's 2012 Guidelines for Determining Permanent Impairment. The extent of loss of use...

How long it takes to end workers comp case? I am injured under medical care now

Depending on the nature of your injuries and the reason for your stoppage of work you may be entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits to...

How long is the time limit to claim money that is heald in abeyance

Yes you can. Workers' Compensation Law Section 123 provides that a claimant may claim Workers' Compensation indemnity benefits within 18 years of...

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Can I be legally liable for workers compensation lawsuits if I have already closed my business?

Your former employee can make a claim for Workers' Compensation for an injury suffered while in you employ, however, if he never produces a medical...

My Workers comp lawyer told me the hospital gives Lawyers a hard time getting records and asked me to go get them is this true?

It is true that many hospitals create needless delay in providing records to attorneys even when they are properly requested with a HIPAA-compliant...

I would like to know how much money can I receive form workers comp for 1 lower back surgery and 2 carpel tunnel surgery's

Assuming your accident occurred after 2007, then it is likely your claim has a limited monetary value as there will come a time if you don't settle...

In stating "reopen" your case I am presuming that you have an established New York Workers' Compensation claim. If this is so, then with limited...

You have the right to file for Workers' Compensation benefits. You should complete a form C-3 available on the Board's website and file it...

I was injured on the job 10 years ago. I settled my case however recently doctors are finding my injuries sustained worsen and I

Assuming your claim was not closed by way of a Section 32 settlement agreement, you have the right to seek to reopen your case. For medical issues,...