What is the plan of action for when the Workmen Comp caseworker fails to file the Notice of Decision from judge on time?

Dear Madam or Sir in Albany: It's not money in the bank for your attorney. If you didn't get paid, neither did he. The deadline for payment...

Dear Madam or Sir in Penfield: We assume the findings of your doctor refer to your degree of disability. That will serve to reduce your...

Cat scratch injury to ear lobe

Dear Madam or Sir in Sea Cliff: You need a doctor's report that states there is a permanent facial disfigurement causally related to the...

My employer didn't want to pay taxes so they paid me cash off the books. I got hurt on the job and filed for workers comp.

Dear Madam or Sir in Port Washington: You didn't say whether the WC claim was "established" for you or whether there is an "issue" over how much...

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If i submit to the evaluation and there are psychological findings, do u think that will impact negatively my workers comp case?

Dear Madam or Sir in Brooklyn: The evaluation will not hurt you. However, if you go to a psychiatrist or psychologist on your own, and the...

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Dear Madam or Sir in Port Washington: It is good you have a lawyer who filed a C-3 claim; an issue will be whether a babysitter is considered an...

Ime in my

Dear Madam or Sir in New Rochelle: Let's assume you have only once accident. Yes, go to the appointment despite a clerical error. If you...

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WC in NY

Dear Madam or Sir in White Plains: The short answer is yes. You cannot collect more than the overall highest total rate from injuries in both...

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Injured awarded SSD ,Awared 75%ppd workers comp,have medical restriction from my doctor (less than sedentary)

Dear Madam or Sir in Utica: The law requires you to look for a job within your physical capabilities; it does not require you to FIND a...

Fired while on WC

Dear Madam or Sir in Buffalo: Yes, you can be fired even while "out" because of an injury at work. They are entitled to "fill in" for a missing...