Will I be able to include my back since the WC doctor reports that it is part of the initial knee injury

You will need to have an attorney review the claim. It is not uncommon for people to have injuries that are not recognized right away. This...

How do i go about reopening this case ?, i have required surgery to my back, arm ,and have other injuries also.Thank you

I do not believe that this is a Workers' Compensation question. Perhaps someone under Employee Benefits can help you out.

Is the $251,000 the total of my wcmsa and section 32 settlement ? Also which amount for msa will it be, the 123 or the 178

It sounds like the settlement would be allocated $72,312 indemnity and $178,688 future medical. Only your attorney will know for sure.

Under what circumstances can a carrier insist on "attachment to the labor market"?

I assume that there is an IME that opined less than a total disability. If you follow your attorney's advice you will avoid any chance of your...

I wanted to know if I was correct on this being a workers comp case because of the frozen shoulder diagnosis.

If your doctor believes the condition came about as a result of your work you should file a claim. I suggest that you retain an attorney to assist...

This question is somewhat complicated. If the knee and back are from the same incident,, and if you have ongoing back problems, the claim could...

How do I do a proper job search in regarding worker's compensation

Read, Matter of American Axle, 2009 NY Wrk. Comp. 80303659, it is on the Boards web site. This should give you some idea of what can be expected. ...

If you are on compensation and unable to do your past job due to your injuries can you get compensation for life?

If your injury is after March 2007 your benefits will be capped based upon your loss of wage earning capacity. If your loss of wage earning...

Can i go back to work if i have a personl injury case

Your damages consist of medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc. If you return to work you will no longer be loseing wages.

As a general rule you would not want too cross-examine a doctor that had you 100% disabled. Usually the claimant asks for the testimony of the...