You did not indicate if the trucker worked for his same company or a different company. If the trucker worked for a different company, you'd have...

Can I claim compensation from finding a live bug in a chocolate bar from Pret a Manger?

This is not a workers compensation issue, you apparently are seeking general damages in tort. The English system as I understand is different than...

Is it too late to file a workers comp claim 5 months after being terminated ? NY state

You have two years in which to file a claim in New York State. The longer you wait the stronger the employer's defenses such as "afterthought"...

What is the best way to mitigate the potential penalty for failing to obtain workers compensation coverage in New York?

I am for the sake of argument assuming your state is contiguous, and perhaps is New Jersey. Check your policy in your state it may cover out of...

Living at a motel told have to leave for a week.

Although this is not strictly a Workers Comp question, I feel horrible about this situation and want to give you some recommendations In each...

Although I totally agree with Mr. Bentsen above, let me add a few things. 1. Your lawyer does not have the "power" to close a case. Only the NYS...

Can I retire?

If you retire because of a disability related to your comp case you better have medical documentation to back that up, otherwise you will be in for...

My unemployment claims ended 6 weeks ago and now I am disablled

You can claim NYS Disability (Max 26 weeks) if at the end of your UI you become disabled. Just be careful you don't open up a can of worms. If were...

Where can I get an attorney to help with a fine from workers compensation?

We are seeing more and more of this in New York State. Contact the Workers Comp Board for the list of attorneys who practice in the field or look...

What are my options left for me?

You really need to provide more concrete and detailed information. I agree your statement "off of workers compensation now" leaves us all...