If a settlement is written in an email & your asked to sign a release based upon that settlement can carrier revoke settlement.

As long as both parties acted in good faith there is no wrong doing on behalf of the Carrier - but your attorney may have not told you a full...

I have a workers comp case going on and recently got approved for my knee surgery (meniscus) 2 months after the case was open.

You DEFINITELY need an attorney to help you, because sooner or later there will come a time when you reach maximum level of medical improvement and...

How are workers compensation benefits calculated?

Workers' Compensation benefits are calculated based on your gross average weekly wage for all jobs you worked for the year leading up to the date...

Whay kind of settlement for a shoulder surgery

This generally depends on what percentage loss of use you are found to have once you reach maximum level of medical improvement as well as what...

Can I get a lawyer for getting injured on the job?

Yes, you can always get a lawyer. A workers' comp lawyer generally does not charge for consultations and works on a contingency fee of 15%, so you...

I am so sorry to hear that. It is very painful! In comp a shoulder injury generally results on what is called a schedule loss of use award, and...

What are my options of recourse?

You are entitled to workers' compensation insurance as long as you were an employee, on or off the books. The issue here will be whether your...

How can I make a case for some compensation from the restaurant I used to work after they fired me for being hurt???

The fact that they terminated you does not prevent you from filing a workers' comp claim, and according to your question it looks like you did file...

While there is no ethical problem or conflict of interest arising out of this fact pattern, you still are much better off having lawyers that...

Workers Compensation Section 32 Settlement and NYS Child Support help?

This is a negotiable issue, so you need to discuss this with your attorney and see if and what your ex will be petitioning for. Usually there will...