I was fired after being hurt on the job how much can I sue for

I agree with Mr. Fusco above. UPS and the insurance carrier Liberty Mutual can be extremely difficult. The organization prides themselves on a...

Workers' comp doctor IME told me I can not do any work related activities. Do I have to look for a job. I did not reach MMI yet

The IME reports will need to be reviewed for an appropriate answer. The IME needs to be perfectly clear that you are 100% disabled or "Totally...

Can I get fired because of a not at work injury and at work injury?

You have a complicated situation and should speak with an attorney. First, to answer your primary question, "Can I get fired ?" If you work in...

What do I do next?

- Employees who are eligible for wage replacement benefits pursuant to the Workers' Compensation Law receive no wage replacements for the first...

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Is it true when my attorney tells me that my workers comp case cannot be settled?

I speculate your injuries are cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine related. Unfortunately, if I am correct with your injuries, you can only be...

I am starting an LLC, is it required to have workers compensation insurance for employees if you only have part-time workers?

I agree with the aforementioned. Let's keep this simple, you need Workers' Compensation Insurance. If you have employees, if you use "Independent...

What ways w.c case will be close even though I still sick (more then 6 years ),my case is open until now.no settlement ?nothing

I assume based on your location of "Flushing" NY that you are before the New York State Workers' Compensation Board in Queens County on Jamaica Ave...

GOT INJURED WHIKE HAVING 2 JOBS!!

Your situation is called "Concurrent Employment". As long as you let everyone know you worked 2 jobs at the time of the accident and then disclose...

should i change workers comp lawyers?

You are free to change legal counsel at any time. The new legal counsel would serve an OC400 form "Notice of Substitution" on your outgoing former...

If I get paid higher weekly benefits does that make my lawyer get less in the end settlement?

The IME process at the NYS Workers' Compensation Board is far from stellar and can be a complete circus. Although there are a few unbiased...