Dear Madam or Sir in Cherry Valley: You didn't say, but we assume the Carrier has applied for an Order to "wean" you off opiod medicines. It is...

Can I sue my employer ?

Dear Madam or Sir in the Bronx: You cannot sue your Employer. However, you did not describe the manner of the accident. If your injury was...

Can i work while receiving worker's comp.

Dear Madam or Sir in Kings: You won't be in trouble if you notify the Carrier and stop cashing any compensation checks received after you went...

The the judge signed off on a workers comp order but they didn't pay me the correct amount less $7,000 what should I do?

Dear Madam or Sir in Kings County: You didn't say whether the award was for a Sec. 32 Settlement, Schedule Loss, or an award for periods of lost...

Dear Madam or Sir: If your doctor says you can do sedentary work, then you are not 100% disabled. Clearly, the Judge directed you to show proof...

Dear Ms. Pavarini: If you have not done so, download a form C-3 from the Workers' Compensation Board web site and file a claim with the WCB and...

My son was an employee at kmart and 2 guys came in and punched him in the face. My son is 17 years old?

Dear Mom: You've asked the same question twice. K-Mart has no obligation to protect your son or their customers against folks that come in...

Can i sue kmart if my son worked there and was punched in the face there?

Dear Mom: You can sue the "hitter" but there is only a workers' compensation claim to be made against K-Mart. Take a picture showing the...

When an unrelated condition affects your work injury

Dear Madam or Sir: Our argument is always that the Cancer did not serve to cure the underlying condition caused by the accident at work. You...

What amount I can hope to receive in lump sum settlement for workers compensation

Dear Madam or Sir: The Carrier would love to pay you less than the 99k, plus the settlement will save them the medical bills, etc. . On the...