Can I reject IME made by carrier / employer?

Dear Madam or Sir in Manhattan: To begin with, we don't know what you mean by DOL. In a workers' compensation claim, a denial in a claim is...

Dear Madam or Sir: If you are out of work because of a non work related injury, you can apply for Disability benefits which are limited to 6...

Can I drop Workmen’s Comp.

Dear Madam or Sir in West Babylon: You want to drop Workers' Comp or get it?\ If you are out of work getting WC benefits, you should return...

Can a lawyer tell a medical doctor to change his medical diagnosis regarding my ability to perform my job to fit their policy?

Dear Madam or Sir: This area is to answer questions about injuries at work; I am moving your question. However, your Employer is not asking...

How can I get cash advance from my workers comp case?

Dear Madam or Sir in the Bronx: Needless to say, you left out a lot of important information. It would be wise to sit down with an attorney...

In NYS can I get the benefits of FMLA to take care of my own personal illness or is getting disability better?

Dear Madam or Sir in West Babylon: Our suggestion is to visit a workers' compensation lawyer. This sounds like you need a doctor who will write...

I was in a car accident and I was hit by behind it was there fault and they accepted it

Dear Madam or Sir: We are moving your question, since this has nothing to do with an accident while working. However, you are always permitted...

Dear Sir in Prescott: A Petition can be filed to adopt the child; needless to say, a copy of the Order terminating the father's rights would be...

Who is liable for a box that fell on a passenger's head in an airplane?

Dear Madam or Sir in Albany: We are moving your question to where Personal Injury attorneys will see it; this did not involve an injury while...

Dear Madam or Sir: You misunderstood your lawyer. The Insurance Company got a figure from MSA estimating your future medical bills related to...