My husband recently received a worker's comp settlement check, am I entitled to half.

Dear Madam: You will not be able to "get" the WCB or the Insurance Carrier to order that part of the payment goes directly to you. Speak to...

I have broken rods and screws in my lower back? Need more surgery to correct problems

Dear Madam or Sir: Once you have the Surgery approved, you may have it done anywhere that will accept Workers' Compensation. We know that HSS...

If i miss my section 32 hearing for workmans comp case how long does it take to see a judge?

Dear Madam or Sir: You can appear at a Hearing in person, by phone or on a computer "virtually". They will not approve a Sec. 32 Agreement...

Am I entitled to a penalty payout?

Dear Disgruntled in the Bronx: Look at the Notice of Decision; there is a filing date on the lower right corner. Get a calendar and look for...

Will I get a Settlement?

Dear Madam or Sir: 20% Hand 48.8 weeks; you didn't say which finger or if it is on the same hand. If on the same hand, someone may argue it is...

Workers Comp NY How many weeks?

Message From Around the Bush: Each hand is worth 244 weeks for a 100% loss. If the Judge finds you have 20% for each hand, that is 97.6...

I had surgery 11 days ago how will my case settle?

Dear Madam or Sir in Buffalo It is impossible to answer; you didn't state what sort of Surgery you had and nobody can tell what sort of healing...

Dear Madam or Sir in Liverpool: Once your claim is formally "established" by the Workers' Compensation Board, you are entitled to medical...

Do I have a good case to go to trial?

Dear Madam or Sir: Let me tell the story in a different way. The Carrier has accepted your claim for an injury to the Neck and authorized...

Can I work my part time job while on workers comp for my full time job?

Dear Madam or Sir in Port Jefferson: If you had both a full time and a part time job on the date of accident, you should send a copy of your pay...