Attorney Einhart is correct. The SS Handbook states: 1906.1 Who is liable for repayments? A beneficiary and/or a representative payee...

Nys Workers comp

Fraud is a serious issue with ramifications for the lossf of money payments in the workers' compensation case and possible criminal prosecution. ...

What percent is a level 2 from IME?

I need more information to give you an accurate answer like the body part injured, neck or back, etc. The permanency guidelines use a Table for...

Mom was injured at federal job, and is working four hours (limited duty) ... is she eligible for family leave under FMLA.

I suggest that you go to: http://www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/employeeguide.pdf There is a series of questions to help your mother decide whether she is...

Got a Notice of penalty from Workers Comp.

Here is a link to the WCB site discussing the requirements for coverage. http://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/Employers/wclcompliance.jsp One...

Workers Compensation question: I was injured almost 5 months ago while working on my 2nd day at the job. Later on after work

You need to meet with a workers' compensation attorney right away. You have to give your employer notice of your work related injury and you...

I sustained an injury while employed for a construction company..It was only my first week there..Also, I thought about filing

Your immigration status does not prevent you from receiving workers' compensation benefits in New York. You will be ineligible for some benefits...

I have a workers compensation related question. I was injured while at the job about 4 months ago only a few days after hired.

Your question raises many issues. First, the maximum rate is 2/3 of your average weekly wage for the 52 weeks prior to your injury. Since you...

If I want a lump sum settlement for a Scheduled Loss of Use in New York, is there any paperwork that has to be done?

In New York, you have the right to have your schedule loss of use paid in one lump sum without reduction to present value, unless you agree...

The Workers' Compensation Board moved to a paperless system and has destroyed many of the old records. Upon request, they will scan any old file...