I recently had a Wisc hearing and apparently agreed to 75% permanent partial disability caused by back injury , Is this final?

If you attended a WISC hearing you likely would have signed a form setting forth the terms of the stipulation. Moreover, the judge typically would...

I was offered a job offer and a very small amount of cash for a settlement in my case.

As noted by Mr. Feld, it is very difficult to provide meaningful advice without more details. With that being said, it is somewhat unusual to...

I work as a nurse on a call center, for 8 years now, and I cannot handle the screaming, yelling and threatening on the phone

As noted, mental stress claims are difficult to prove. With that being said, if you are exposed to stress above and beyond what can be expected in...

What is the meaning of decision filed is rescinded in a Section 32 NYS comp settlement case?

It is difficult to tell whether the rescission was due to a fault in the agreement itself, or perhaps that it pertains to a prior decision which is...

Workers compensation updated medical question

Technically, you need a medical report documenting your disability every ninety days.

I am currently temporarily disabled due to an injury on the job. I've recovered and next week I go back to work. I am still wait

Child support has a first priority lien against workers' compensation. The disability checks will be sent to you, but the child support obligation...

Appealing workers' comp/insurance

There are times when the workers' compensation board examiner either overlooks or is unaware of the complete facts of a case. The administrative...

It is unlikely that a 10-20% SLU of a thumb will result in permanency of your hand. If you end up with between a 10% and 20% loss of use of your...

Can I reopen a workers comp case. Just closed on November 25th of 2014 because I missed a court date

In order to reopen your case you need to file an RFA-1 form. The form can be downloaded from the New York State Workers' Compensation Board...

Can i sue an employer if I quit my job because the employer denied me a worker comp appointment.

You still have the right to receive medical care as a result of your work related injury. You also may be entitled to weekly benefits even though...