If your injury is related to your work duties, you must proceed through Workers' Compensation. You do NOT have a choice. It is not clear...

In New York State there is a law designed to address this issue: New York State Construction Industry Fair Play Act (Labor Law § 861-B). Below...

A claimant has no legal duty to answer a questionnaire from a carrier. The carrier cannot suspend your benefits. The Board and the carrier cannot...

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You can decide to end your legal representation with your attorney, but the question is “should you?” You are NOT eligible for unemployment if...

Your question raises a number of important and difficult issues. Maximum medical improvement or MMI is when the judge determines there is no...

WC BOARD give me chance to take my case back NY now the carrier try to take me division of NY SUPREME COURT ?

To properly review your case, a lawyer will need a lot more information, including any paperwork from the NY or NJ courts. You should consult an...

I am unable to work due to a knee injury and have doc note am I still due to pay support

Child Support orders are the jurisdiction of Family Court. The Wirkers’ Compensation Board has no authority to address a child support order....

You cannot sue your employer for a work related injury. You have the right to workers’ compensation medical benefits for any...

The answer to your question depends on whether you are a Medicare recipient or will be Medicare eligible in the next 30 months. If the answer to...

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Attorney Welch is correct. There are a lot of variables that go into a settlement. You should consult an attorney. There is no right to a...