My doctor has me down for 75% lost of use for my Arm and leg and bulging Discs in my lower back as per MRI? what settlement ?

Dear Brooklyn: I agree with my upstate colleague. You need an attorney. Especially since the board has directed medical testimony. I suggest you...

Was this person her employer? Was the property owned by the employer? Is she a casual worker? Your mother’s claim may lie solely in NYS Worker’s...

I have a hearing scheduled for March 6, 2018 in response to a claim due to a slip & fall. How do I prepare for the hearing?

Dear Woodside NY: The American Bar Association website sets forth their criteria for when the services of an attorney should be considered. ...

Do I have a case? Should I just take a lost of $11,000 that was garnished? My insurance comp already paid $10,212 to the doctor.

Dear Brooklyn NY: Find competent collection counsel to represent you. I’m sure that the cost of hiring such attorney will be far less than the...

Dear New York, New York: Your posting raises questions of “need v. want”, “quantitative v. qualitative” evidence, and an incidental matter known...

Can I use a worker comp insurance for failure to provide court appointed care?

Dear Buffalo Injured Worker: There are generally 2 types of needs that are addressed when doctors prescribe narcotic/pain medication, whether it...

Do I need to contact a lawyer about a work- related injury?

Dear Holtsville NY: Lots of questions here. When did this happen? How did this happen? Did you ever have a prior injury to the foot? You state...

Worker's Comp with additional injury.

Dear NY NY: That portion of Mr. Feld’s answer stating that your unrelated medical emergency did not cure your workers compensation related...

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What can i do while on W.C.?

Dear Wading River NY: Excuse the pun, but yours is probably the most “loaded” question I’ve seen for these postings. There are no textbook...

Appealing to W.C.

Dear Wading River NY: I’ve been practicing for 30 years and have rarely seen litigation on hearing calendar concerning M&T, especially in today’s...