If I settle my workers comp case while on SSDI, can I get a lump sum? Case is in NYC.

the law: workers comp + SSD cannot be greater than your average weekly wage in your comp case. have some language in your settlement agreement...

A co worker spit in my coffee can I sue her?

Workers' Compensation is a medical and money benefits system for those injured on the job. This can be an accident or a condition which develops...

1994 New York workers compensation?

You have a presumption of ongoing disability if you have been classified. Translation: You can still see the doctor but your disability has been...

Issue with Worker Comp. Carrier Question

In New York, the liable employer or its insurance company has an obligation to timely pay you only when there has been an award of...

Do I have a legal recourse to be made whole, by getting my benefits.

I'm sorry to hear you may have lost your benefits. If there was a decision, you have 30 days to appeal from the date of filing of that decision...

To file your claim for workers compensation, you have two years typically. Filing can mean lots of things, and if the employer paid your husband...

Does anybody have practical experience with a workers compensation policy that was canceled for an inadvertent lack of payment?

I strongly recommend you get a lawyer. Once your workers comp policy becomes active, there are lots of things the insurance company must do in...

How successful will I be in appealing Worker's Comp Decision

Your lawyer should be appealing on your behalf and probably should use the new evidence from your doctor to support the appeal. You are always free...

Am I entitled to any part of my soon to be ex-husbands workers comp settlement? What about our 2 children?

Please post this under family law. The issue would be whether the proceeds of a settlement under Comp is marital property both before your husband...

In my experience, there can be an offset between the two types of benefits if you receive them at the same time. This is determined by asking...