Under New York Worker's Comp, if an employee suffers a grave injury, is he then able to bring a lawsuit against his employer?

Workers Compensation benefits are the injured workers exclusive remedy unless the employer was uninsured or the injury was intentionally caused...

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As the other writers have expressed, you have a significant injury that may entitle you to a Schedule Loss of use Award. But none of us can really...

Can I claim worker's comp or sue after I left a company? I was injured twice on the job which was documented but never got comp.

Typically, Workers Compensation is your exclusive remedy unless the injury was caused by someone not in the same employment. That is, if the...

I'm on worker comp. and I want to start my own business. What to do about worker comp?

Starting your own business is an option that may satisfy your requirement to show that you are attached to the work force. However, I would not put...

Can you, refer a lawyer, who will represent a Federal Employee, for a workers comp case ??

Federal Workers Compensation attorneys can be difficult to find and because the Federal System does a poor job in handling attorneys fees, many...

Worksmancomp question my state is New York my injury is herniated disk I'm my c3-4 c4-5 and bulging disk stenosis and pinch nev

Before considering to give up all your rights to lost wages and medical you must really have a good understanding of what your options are. I can...

Probably not. To be entitled to workers compensation there must be an employee - employer relationship. If you are working "off the books" it may...

The answer to how long depends on a number of factors including whether or not you are attempting to resolve future medical as well as the wage...

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SYN Worker's Compensation - Does the WC carrier have lien rights on survivor benefits claimed by deceased claimant's spouse ?

Probably, recently a case was decide upholding a lien on a Medical Malpractice life time case. I expect the same reasoning could be applied in your...

How do I file an appeal for workers comp when my lawyer does not want to?

While you may seek another attorney to file an appeal it is likely that you will have a hard time finding a new attorney to appeal a case that they...