Dear Madam or Sir: If you settled your 3rd party claim and the WC Carrier issued a written "consent"; that letter is good forever. They cannot...

Dear Madam or Sir in Rome: With a back injury, there will be no schedule award. At some point, the Judge will make a finding as to your LOSS...

What are the rates for knee permancy

Dear Madam or Sir in Middletown: (Do they still have that Japanese place?) 55% x 288 (100% of leg) =158.4 weeks x the maximum compensation...

I feel as though I am being forced to take a 32 in my work mans compensation case. I have been on it since 1997

Dear Madam in Hannibal: You do not have to take a Sec. 32 Settlement; both sides have to agree. Even if the papers are signed, you can back out...

Would the Law in Georgia be the same in New York?

Dear Madam or Sir: It sounds like your brother/sister was more than the Health Care Proxy. If he had your Dad's power of attorney, then he...

How do I keep an illegitimate child, and it's mother, from inheriting my family's possessions?

Dear Madam or Sir in Larchmont: In New York, you cannot disinherit a wife; she can "elect" against the Will and receive about 1/3. However,...

I have 2 open cases from injuries on same job. How does that work,what will they offer me.i fell on same leg twice,5 surgeries

Dear Madam or Sir in Smithtown: Well, it depends. (it doesn't matter whether you fell on a waxed floor, on sausage or over your own...

Had back surgery for an old job related injury. Special Funds Conservation Committee paid for the surgery.

Dear Madam or Sir in Port Byron: We assume your case is old enough that it is not subject to a CAP on benefits. People are now finding their...

What does it mean when the judge ask the UEIF if the are ok with a section 11 in a workers comp case.

Dear Madam or Sir: You didn't say whether you were the injured worker or not. If an employer has no insurance, the worker can either sue him...

My section 32 settlement payment I received is not what was agreed upon, what should I do?

Dear Madam or Sir Save the envelope, make a copy of the check deposit the check and call your lawyer to advise him what happened. Good...