I work at a non union job i hurt my back at work an they fired me do i have a lawsuit?

It is illegal to terminate you because you filed a Workers' Compensation Claim, if you can prove you were fired for filing a claim you have a...

What is the plan of action for when the Workmen Comp caseworker fails to file the Notice of Decision from judge on time?

Your attorney is not paid until you are so I do not understand what you mean by " My lawyer is done with me". Certainly if the Ten Day cooling off...

If your on workers compensation in NY and have a certain injury and then further injure the part can it affect your case?

When ever there is more than one cause for an impairment, such as caused by a back injury, it may have consequences in either a workers'...

The answer to your question is dependent on a number of factors but most importantly whether or not you have returned to work and if so how much...

Without knowing whether you are the injured worker or the employer it is hard to answer your question. I suspect that the case is controverted on...

You took the correct action by retaining an attorney to represent you. Now it is important to work with your attorney so as to both understand what...

Just went back to work I'm only working abt 13 hours shouldn't I get alittle more money from workers comp

If you return to work and earn less than your Average Weekly Wage ( AWW) by reason of your injury you ate typically entitled to Reduced Earnings (...

Should NY Workers Compensation reimbursed us for our travel expeditures to/from doctors' offices and his pain and suffering?

An injured worker is entitled to mileage or reimbursement for travel cost. The Board has a form but you may also submit your expenses with our it....

I work for a nursing agency, can I sue for lost work because they let their disability insurance lapse

Social Security Disability is likely your best avenue for long term money benefits and medical care once you qualify . In the mean time I...

If you choose not to have surgery on a back injury covered under workers compensation can you still settle the case

In my view you need to balance your medical condition and needs with your future ability to earn a living. Under section 32 you could settle out...

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