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I need to know if I can hire a personal injury attorney against my employer for my deteriorating back.
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Answered on September 18, 2016
The other attorneys are correct you may not sue your employer. However just because you have been out of work a year does not mean that you can not...
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Can I collect weekly benefits from comp after reaching maxim medical improvement
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Answered on September 17, 2016
Once you reach MMI in a New York Workers Compensation case the court has to determine your loss of wage earning capacity (LWEC"). Once decided the...
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Explain the 10 day penalty period
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Answered on August 27, 2016
The post mark generally controls.
If it is late you may be entitled to a penalty,
Hope your check arrives soon.
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How does a new workers comp claim impact an open, unsettled workers comp claim with a reduced earnings award?
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Answered on July 10, 2016
If the new injury occurred while you were eligible for reduced earnings the reduced earnings award could continue however it may be a better...
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How can I reopen a past workers Compensation File?
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Answered on February 23, 2016
This is a complicated question. First it is important to know the date of the original injury. Generally speaking you have 18 years from the date...
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How come i never received anything? Am I entitled to any of that? A little confused.
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Answered on February 06, 2016
Unless the carrier appealed you should have been paid. You maybe entitled to a penalty for late payment of the award. A hearing may be required to...
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Can a Dr give your employer an ok to return to work for light duty if you personally have NOT received a verbal or written ok to
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Answered on February 06, 2016
Your employer may send you to a doctor of their choice. However, you may also go to a doctor that you choose. The two doctors may have different...
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What should I do first?
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Answered on January 31, 2016
The only way to protect your future medical is to file a claim. You can do this by using the form C-3 From the NYS workers compensation board web...
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I wanted to know if I was correct on this being a workers comp case because of the frozen shoulder diagnosis.
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Answered on December 10, 2015
The question is whether or not your doctor related your shoulder problem to your work activities. If so and you can meet the statue of limitation...
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If you are on compensation and unable to do your past job due to your injuries can you get compensation for life?
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Answered on November 28, 2015
It is very difficult to be awarded life time workers compensation for injuries after March of 2007. To be successful the court will have to find...
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