Dear Madam or Sir: This has nothing to do with your WC claim. Immediatley and I mean today, contact your HR Dept and remove your 401(k) funds...

I have received a settlement decision and am taking a lump sum. while waiting for the lump sum can I work?

Dear Madam or Sir near John's Old Oyster House: We are going to assume you meant a Sec 32 Settlement not a Schedule Loss award. For the latter,...

Dear Madam or Sir: You cannot sue your Employer. We assume you have already filed a claim for workers' compensation; if not, do it now. You...

Dear Madam or Sir in the Bronx: File a claim for workers' compensation. Download a form C-3 from the WCB web site, fill it out and file it with...

Why would Ins co send me for IME with a Psychiatrist ?

Dear Madam or Sir in Floral Park: Well, certainly your own lawyer would be more familiar with the claim and would have the best answer. He...

Person M works as a home attendant for almost 10 years and one day slips on the steps and falls down while performing her duties

Dear Ms. M. (clever, right?): If there was a defect on the steps that caused the fall, you could sue the patient for her negligence as long as...

Dear Madam or Sir: Contact the W.C. Carrier and tell them what happened. Ask them to suggest a provider of eyeglasses or tell them you intend...

Can I still obtain a lawyer for my workers comp case if it’s close to the end of case ?

Dear Madam or Sir: So, to summarize, you valued the legal advice you received from your Doctor over and above your lawyer's suggestions and...

Dear Madam or Sir: No you cannot sue the Carrier's IME doctor. You can ask the WCL Judge to schedule Deposition testimony of your doctor and...

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I was bitten by a pitbull while doing home visits for my job and workmans comp Is offering 200 for damages. I have no feeling

Dear Madam or Sir: You really didn't give the full story, did you? The Workers' Compensation Carrier offered you $200.00, $20,000 or $200,000...