Will workers comp offer me a settlement?

Dear Madam or Sir in Brooklyn: No, you don';t have to accept any settlement. A settlement only happens if both sides agree. If you and your...

Disability policy through employer

Dear Madam or Sir in Manhattan: At the hearing, your lawyer will ask for an award of workers' compensation payments, which are NOT taxable. If...

I was wondering if i have a third party case if i slipped on the floor that the subcontracers cleaned up and was still leaking.

Dear Madam or Sir in Freeport: If the subcontractor who was negligent WAS NOT your Employer, then you are allowed to sue in Supreme Court. ...

If I fired my lawyer from my workers comp case does he still get 15% when the case is finish

Dear Madam or Sir in Freeport: I hope you have a new lawyer on the case. Your prior attorney will request and receive a part of any future...

Can i go away while on workman compensation

Dear Madam or Sir in the Bronx: You can go to Atlantic City; make sure someone is checking your mail every day who has your phone...

Work injury

Dear Madam in a Panic in Floral Park: I always wonder why people write to this blog when they have lawyers who should be helping them with...

Dear Anxious in Flushing: Some Judges decide on the spot; some take more time. You probably knew that. Good luck. Leonard...

Is this a worker's comp case or can I file a lawsuit?

Dear Madam or Sir in the Bronx: Assuming your doctor states a diagnosis in a written report (he will use a C-4 form found on WCB web site), and...

Why would my workers compensation be terminated

Dear Madam or Sir in Cooperstown: I am assuming the Insurance Carrier had made an arrangement wherein you do not havye to pay cash for the...

Can the following details be considered for a lawsuit?

Dear Madam or Sir on Arthur Avenue: Your Dad has a broken rib from an accident at work, per your note. We assume the rib has healed. Firstly,...