Can an injured party's other half sue NY workers comp board and NYSIF (New York State Insurance Fund) for delay of due process?

Dear Madam in Manhattan: No, you cannot sue the State Ins. Fund because they are fighting with your husband over his claim. His only recourse...

I have a open workers comp claim for 2 yrs in which I did have lower back surgery. I recently returned to a new line of employm

Dear Madam or Sir in Manhattan: You are permitted to claim 2/3 of the difference between your average weekly wage (AWW) prior to the accident...

I was offered more money from my employer before we went to court and the judge give me 50% less then i was offered!

Dear Madam or Sir in Buffalo: The Judge is not bound by what was offered or turned down. He is supposed to judge based on the evidence. You...

I recently had a Wisc hearing and apparently agreed to 75% permanent partial disability caused by back injury , Is this final?

Dear Madam or Sir in Rochester: If you attended a WISC Hearing, it means there was a C-300.5 Form which you would have to have signed and a...

I was offered a job offer and a very small amount of cash for a settlement in my case.

Dear Madam or Sir in Brooklyn: So, I hope you found the responses from attorneys who don't practice workers' compensation helpful. You say...

Hi. Worker compensation question. As of 1 year of date of injury after having doctor complete and send in C4 form

Dear Madam or Sir: I apologize for "out of state" lawyers who furnish worthless responses merely to accumulate points. You want your doctor...

Workers compensation updated medical question

Dear Madam or Sir on South Salinas Street: If you have not been classified with a Permanent Partial (PPD) Disability, then you have an...

Appealing workers' comp/insurance

Dear Madam or Sir: If the Judge's award was for only two weeks, did he say why you were not paid for the other nine in the decision? If he said...

Dear Madam or Sir in Nyack: 100% Schedule Loss (SLU) of Use for the thumb is 75 weeks; that is usually for an amputation. Doctor's reports...

Workers compensation case

Dear Madam or Sir in Manhattan: The weekly compensation rate is calculated as 2/3 of your Average Weekly (AWW) Wage in the one year prior to the...