If you are referring to a personal injury case, the answer to your question is governed by C.P.L.R. 5003-a. This statute was intended to force...

Hi , I have a question related to my workers compensation claim in NY.. I was injured this past November..However, just recieved

You may face a fight from the employer and carrier. When the carrier rep calls the employer to ask about your injury, your employer may choose to...

Can i get a termination be over turned? i was on workers comp while working for New York City and was fired after 1 year

I agree with Mr. Crossett's answer. Unfortunately, the NY Workers' Compensation Law does not protect your job. Your employer can replace you, if...

My last job I hold in September 2013. I was unemployed for about 7 months. I was in "half way house" fighting my addiction.

To add to the prior answer by Mr. Crossett, it sound like you did not work a full 52 weeks at the job where you were injured. thus, your payroll...

I am curious to know how long I'll have to wait for a settlement due to receiving a disability retirement from NYC Transit?

Our you referring to workers' compensation when you say "final compensation"? You said you would receive some pay differential from...

Can i drop my attorney and retain another , under workers compensation of New York.

You always have the right to choose your attorney. If you switch attorneys, your prior attorney has the right to request a fee for the work...

Can I turn my long term disability case into a workers compensation case ?

There are two important deadlines for workers' Compensation claims: notice to your employer and filing your claim with the Workers' Compensation...

I fired my wc attorney 3 months ago now he is trying to get $2500 for doing nothing

Mr. Rothstein is correct, a law judge must approve any fee requested by an attorney. You will have an option to oppose the request but make sure...

Mr. Mittman and Mr. Beaton are correct. Your employer can require you to take your sick and/or vacation time first following a work related...

Is it true that you can be compensated if your work activity aggravated a prior injury?

I just posted an answer to your other post under the heading "Hurting at work from neuropathy, what should I do." See that answer please.