It will depend on the percentage of permanent impairment that's left after you have reached maximum medical improvement. Too early to tell or give...

Do I have a case?

I moved your question to medical malpractice. I am assuming this was at a private hospital. You have only 2.5 from the surgery to bring a...

Should I apply for disability while divorce is pending or wait till it is done?

I agree with the other two responses from Mr. Polonsky and Mr. Port. However be aware that before Social Security even looks at the medical aspects...

Can I sue for back benefits from insurance company ?

Actually State Disability Claims are handled by the Workers Compensation Board. If this is an ERISA policy, i.e a benefit in addition to the...

Yes a hearing is necessary and you have to be there. You have a lot at stake, now and into the future. Your case can be closed for...

Scalded in shower multiple times. Plumber tells me I don't have a pressurized (balance) valve and it is mandatory (by code).

It appears you live in Manhattan. There are good protections under law for people in your situation. As to whose responsible, one would have to...

Will getting NYS unemployment with sedentary restrictions cause my application for SSDI to be denied.

Your question is really unclear. Yes you can get SSD and WC at the same time, an neither will penalize you but there is an offset. You cannot get...

Can I reduce my income to qualify for medicaid by putting money to an IRA?

I doubt it, that would like an improper transfer to defraud medicaid. You should consult an elder law attorney to see if there is a legal way to...

Social secuirty case 7 years,remand by district court

I agree with everything Lloyd said. Also those other benefits are awarded using different definitions of disability, so they are of little use in...

Hopefully this will be my last question.. Will i still receive a comp check?

If you can show through medical evidence that you are partially disabled due to the accident, able to do only partial and lighter work and thus...