Is it bad to not accept the first offer from workers comp?

Dear Madam or Sir in Brooklyn: Nobody can tell if it is small without knowing a lot of facts about your claim; that's why you have a lawyer...

Can I reopen a workers comp ccase in ny from 3 yrs ago.

Dear Madam or Sir in Niagara Falls: Of course. Have your doc fill out a C-27 form and make sure it is filed with the Board and the...

Comprimise and release ?

Dear Madam or Sir in Granville: When you say "Compromise & Release", are you talking about a settlement of your claim per W.C.L. Sec. 32 or are...

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Do I need worker's compensation insurance for my nanny, as the non-host family in a nanny share?

Dear Madam or Sir in Manhattan: Unless, we don't understand the facts, you and your neighbor "jointly" employ the Nanny for 50 hours per week. ...

Workers compensation section 32

Dear Madam or Sir in Syracuse: If you want to "back out", just go to the nearest WCB Hearing point and give them a letter with your Board number...

My comp case been over for about 1 month. but my injuries. are getting worse. can i reopen my case.

Dear Madam or Sir in the Bronx: You say your case is "over" but didn't explain very much. Did you receive a schedule award, was there an award...

Independent medical exam results for work injury

Dear Madam or Sir in Manhattan: Well, we are all surprised that the so called INDEPENDENT medical examiner (IME) found you were able to play...

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Dear Madam or Sir in Albany: 36% x 312 (100% of an Arm) = 112.32 weeks x 266.67 (2/3 x 400) = $29,952, less any payments previously made to...

NYS Workers Compensation M&T not paid!

Dear Madam or Sir in Albany: So, you were injured in the employ of an Uninsured Employer. In those cases, the Employer has to pay in the first...

Is it a good idea to do a settle with a section 32 under workman's comp NYS ?

Dear Madam or Sir in Jamestown: Your claim is affected by the CAP, which means your payments stop after a stated number of weeks. The Cap is...