Dear Madam or Sir in East Chatham: Unless, you have a Contract, Union or otherwise, the WCB has no jurisdiction over these matters. You can...

Help with complicated comp case I think this should new injury

Dear Madam or Sir in Buffalo: I don't understand why you are suspicious of your own lawyer. If you don't get money, he doesn't either. Is...

Is there a stature on how long a workers comp case can go on?

Dear Madam or Sir: You haven't said what you want from the "file" or what you need from the Workers' Compensation Board. You are permitted to...

Workers Compensation

Dear Madam or Sir in Ogdensburg: If both your doctor and the Carrier's IME state the same Schedule Losses for both wrists, then that is what the...

What form does my attorney need to give my doctor in order for him to perform an SLU examination in NY?

Dear Madam or Sir in Flushing, my old home: It's a form C-4.3 which can be downloaded from the WCB web site. Your lawyer and doctor should both...

My wife had an accident at work and was out 19 months

Dear Sir: I am sorry you received useless answers from non-NY or non workers' compensation attorneys. Your wife was evaluated by her doctor...

How long do you have to file for workers comp. in the 12th district?

Dear Madam or Sir in Schenectady: You can always get a new lawyer if he is willing to "substitute" the initial attorney. You are supposed to...

Is it to late to get an attorney for worker's comp.?

Dear Madam or Sir in Niagara Falls: It is not too late. Make certain you get a lawyer who specializes in workers' compensation cases; don't...

I got injured ar work.

Dear Madam or Sir in Rochester: Keep in mind that you have not actually asked a question; did you think that was going to keep me from...

I fell at work and and am currently unable to work. Can my employer terminate my employment? How does compensation go?

Dear Madam or Sir in Kings County: You cannot sue your Employer for negligence. If your Employer was a Management Company and the Building...