Once I am cleared to return to work, can I resign and seek employment elsewhere? Or will I have a time commitment to my employer

Dear Madam or Sir: We assume you are out of work and collecting compensation payments. When you actually return to work, notify the...

Is it possible for me to get my WC case reopened because the state says I am totally disabled?

Dear Madam or Sir in Washington County: It sounds as if you were classified with a Permanent Partial Disability with continuing payments some...

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Is there anything I can do about this? I feel so little again.

Dear Madam or Sir in Syracuse: You didn't mention your injuries, lost time or any permanent loss of function stated by your doctors nor what...

Are both employers liable for the injury?

Dear Madam or Sir in Corning: If you were fired because the job needed to be filled, the WCB will not take action. If you are able to prove,...

How can I reopen a past workers Compensation File?

Dear Madam or Sir in Manhattan: The short answer is to send a letter to the WCB asking it be reopened. Frankly, you should download an RFA-1...

Can the insurance company not pay after a Judge instructed them to pay?

Dear Madam or Sir in Coram: Yes, both sides have the right to an appeal; it has to be filed within 30 days of the filing date on the Notice of...

What kind of lawyer

Dear Madam or Sir in Manhattan: There are many lawyers whose specialty is workers' compensation; we can suggest those who appear at the NYC...

What can I claim on M&T?

Dear Madam or Sir in Manhattan: You should submit the C-257 form, which can be downloaded from the WCB web site; it must be accompanied by...

Can I fried my lawyer

Dear Madam or Sir: You can certainly fire your lawyer, but it is not advisable to fry him. You didn't mention WHY you want to discharge him. ...

Do I have a case?

Dear Injured in East Meadow: Yes. Download a C-3 form from the WCB web site, fill it out and send it to the WCB, your Employer and keep a...