Won my case w/ a settlement. Past 30 days, no payment or appeal. Waiting for hearing for no payment. How long before payment?

Dear Anxious in New York: You didn't state what sort of "settement" you got. However, the Board will send a Notice of Decision for ALL types;...

I suffer an accident at my job and there was negligence. I developed an all over rash now it’s dermatitis and eczema

Dear Madam or Sir: As an employee, you should file a workers' compensation claim; make sure your doctor files a C-4 report stating the history...

Dear Mr. Velez in Peru: The answer depends on what sort of Settlement you received. If you had an attorney then, you should contact...

Worker compensation lawyer ?

Dear Madam or Sir: It would have been better to mention what you injured. File a form C-3 with the WCB; you can download it from their web...

WC BOARD give me chance to take my case back NY now the carrier try to take me division of NY SUPREME COURT ?

Dear Madam or Sir in Long Beach: Frankly, it is difficult to understand what you are trying to say. We are going to assume that you filed a...

If injured off the work premises, fell while returning from lunch to work is it eligible for workers compensation? ?

Dear Madam or Sir: An appeal from the Law Judge's decision doesn't cost you anything; you risk nothing. When there is an injury "off...

My employer told me if i don’t have a doctors note clearing my return to work to come into work what can i do about this?

Dear Sir: If you are out of work, because your doctor says you are unable, you can claim workers' compensation payments; it is not too late. The...

When i faint on the job

Dear Madam or Sir: You didn't say anything about WHY you fainted; that makes a difference. Workers' Compensation will pay the bills if there...

How long will it take for someone to settle workers comp claim they have been getting for 20 years?

Dear Madam or Sir: A case only settles when both sides want to settle and agree on an amount; there is no "time" clock running. The Carrier...

Dear Madam or Sir: I don't know what you mean by receiving a Schedule Award "with open medical". If you get an SLU award for the post...