A friend of mine filed for workers comp after getting injured at a job with a cash pay, what does he do now?

Dear Madam or Sir in Flushing: Whether this is your friend or it is you, filing the claim was correct. If not done already, a C-3 Claim form...

WIll it be better for me to seek legal advice with a hit and run claim that has been on for a year?

Dear Madam or Sir: This should have been dealt with much sooner, before you returned to active service. Did you identify who ran into you...

Sept. 2017 I suffered a brain injury. I am currently on disability. I got a call from HR and they want terminate my employment,

Dear Madam or Sir in Rochester: You didn't say this happened because of an accident or disease caused by your work. As such, I am moving your...

What is the statute of limitations for charging a lawyer with malpractice.?

Dear Ma'am in Franklin, New York: As always, it depends. You did not mention that you retained an attorney, so we don't see who you would sue...

Can a WC attorney defend the rights of an WC case manager when she fails or deliberately refuses to provide BVL?

Dear Madam or Sir in Manhattan: We are unclear on what you want or why? Are you collecting SSDB? Had the State Fund sent you an SROI form...

What grounds does my employer have to appeal my award ?

Dear Madam or Sir in Liberty: Having not furnished any of the important facts, there is no way to explain the Carrier's actions. For example,...

Dear Madam or Sir in Merrick: Let's try to deal with this scatter shot question. Firstly, contact the Nassau Bar Association right now about...

I am a freelance worker in NYC, not working through an agency, just a sole contractor, what happens if I am injured on the job?

Dear Madam or Sir in Manhattan: If you are injured, there is usually some pain at first. Your letter is thought provoking. You are a free...

How do I find a lawyer who knows education law but for a teacher's rights?

Dear Madam or Sir: We have moved your question. Good Luck Leonard Feld

I have one nys WC claim but several injuries can I settle my leg with an slu and neck/back with a sec 32? Thank you.

Dear Madam or Sir in Hamburg: One case settled per Sec 32 covers all injuries from that accident. You do not get a separate schedule...