I injured myself at work and didn't push them to file WC due to being concerned I would lose my job. I paid almost $10k out of pocket in lost wages and Dr's bills. I returned to work and have re-injured my knee. Can I go back and do anything to recoup lost monies? What about filing now?
answered on Nov 18, 2020
You could reach out to one of the workers' comp attorneys here (you could locate firms closest to the Mount Kisco area) under the Find-a-Lawyer tab, or you could reach out to firms you find on your own. Ask the firms you contact if they offer free initial consults to briefly discuss what took... View More 
Hi,
I work for a woodwork company, I'm a cabinet maker and I has an a severe injury on my thumb finger whit a table saw, I'm got a workers comp lawyer now, but the case is that the place where the company is, is not owned by my employer, and the floors are really uneven and... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2020
So sorry to hear what happened to you. Thumb injuries can be very disabling. Generally speaking, whether a building owner is responsible for an injury depends on whether there was a dangerous condition on the premises, whether the building owner knew of the dangerous condition and if that condition... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2020
It sounds like you might have a third-party personal injury case that is resulting in an award, and the workers' comp carrier is bringing a subrogation claim for repayment of WC benefits. If that is the case, the attorney representing you in that injury case should contact the WC... View More
I sprained my right middle finger in January at work. I informed my employer & recieved medical treatment; wore a splint for 4 weeks. Afterwards, my finger was stiff and slightly bent. I was unable to fully bend or straighten it. I was able to compensate for it by using my thumb and index... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2020
It’s always worthwhile to reach out to a PI attorney to see if you have a case. Try calling around to a few. Make sure they hear out your situation and give you you an honest assessment.
my husband is retired
answered on Aug 15, 2020
It would be best for a workers' comp attorney to answer your question, but your post remains open for two weeks. The fact that they "accepted responsibility" sounds like it could mean they accepted coverage for a claim under a policy, as WC isn't generally based on... View More
I am doing an interview for a summer program and would like true answers if possible.
answered on Aug 13, 2020
You are very young now, but it is good that you set your goals so early. When you get to college, concentrate on keeping good grades and when you get to that point, you could look into an exam called the LSAT. For now, you can read about the profession and try to learn as much as you can. Learn... View More
I work for a home heath care agency and they sent me to a patients house who had bed bugs, I got covered severely in bed bug bites and had to go to the emergency room to get treated for them. My job covered the hospital visit and put me on worker’s compensation. Can I sue my job or the patient... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2020
You are asking a workers compensation question. The reason employers carry workers compensation insurance is because coverage is exclusive. What that means is that if the employer/insurance company determines that the injury, illness, or occupational disease was caused by or because of or related... View More
Can a lawyer call me
answered on Feb 28, 2020
Lawyer doesn't call you. That's not the way this site works. It isn't a lawyer referral service. It's only a question & answer board. If you want to speak with a lawyer or retain one, you have to look one up and contact them. You could look up workers' comp lawyers on... View More
Who becomes responsible or is it another claim??
answered on Jan 18, 2020
I'm sorry for your ordeal with the compounding of your workplace injury with surgery-related injury. If the surgery-related injury is the result of negligence, error, or other factors related to a breach of medical duty, that could possibly establish the basis for a claim based on medical... View More
The fall at Northwell Health Lij resulted in a life threatening situation for my daughter and I , and I underwent 2 back surgeries. I had to leave my home and move in with my parents for financial and medical reasons. It led me to file section 32 which required me to resign, however the resignation... View More
answered on May 16, 2019
Consult with personal injury lawyers. Maybe a third party lawsuit? Constructive discharge is very difficult to prove. You were either able to perform your job duties with accommodation or were not. Did you request any type of reasonable accommodation and if it was reasonable and not an undue... View More
My account was terminated and my commission not paid out, they claim it's due to my account being terminated because of intellectual property infringement. Is that legal, for them to keep the money I earned?
answered on Apr 24, 2019
Whether this is legal or not will depend on the terms of the contract that you signed when you used their services. The terms are on their website (https://www.teepublic.com/terms). I have not reviewed their terms, and the link is for your convenience. This is not a full legal analysis of their... View More
received a separation letter from my employer while i'm on medical leave since mid-Jan 2018 to present. I have a legal counsel helping me to negotiate a termination package, however not totally satisfied as I feel I'm being medically discriminated against and now terminated, but if i... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2018
Law firms representing employees or terminated employees can assess cases differently. I might decide that I can handle a case without requiring any payment toward my attorney fees, whereas another firm might demand the payment of fees. If your present attorney requires upfront money to... View More
Hurt @ work - put on light duty. I'm required to go to the Dr to get checked and released back to full duty. Work isn't paying me for the time I am at the dr's. is this legal? Or are they required to pay when I was injured at work.
answered on Aug 24, 2018
Under the New York State Paid Family Leave Act (NYSPFL), which took effect on January 1, 2018, you can take up to 8 weeks of paid leave in order to bond with your newborn. You are entitled to receive 50% of your salary up to $652.96 per week.
If you are temporarily disabled by a pregnancy,... View More
I was working as physical therapist and injured my back in April 2014. I filed for worker compensation claim and received benefits for one year. Then I went to out of country for one year and stopped to see doctor and stop receiving benefits. I came back to USA 8 months before and managing life... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2018
Best thing is to get a consultation with a Workers' Compensation attorney. If you had one in 2014, contact him/her. If not, Worker's Comp attorneys give free consultations. You need a Workers Comp expert.
arty lawsuit settled, and while I understand how the lien goes against payments to me, I am aghast that I had to pay my lawyer out of my share while the insurance company is allowed to offset their share of the legal fees and put them against what they owe me, not only creating a conflict of... View More
I am 55 and worked for employer 25 years prior to lay off
answered on Feb 17, 2018
You need to retain a work comp lawyer ASAP. They charge nothing unless they win. The percentage or fee they can charge is strictly controlled by state law. Lawyer up now. The employer is certain to have many defenses to challenge a late notice of claim.
I am 55 and was just laid off, I worked there 25 years, Can I apply for workers comp now? Age discrimination?
answered on Feb 17, 2018
There could potentially be a claim for age discrimination as well as workers comp violations. Consider a consultation for an assessment.
My employer is mad because I fell and didnt follow rules according to them to say I didn't hurt my self at work but instead at my home. I have recordings of one of my boss talking n saying I shouldn't have said i hurted at work. And coming to intimidate me at my home.
answered on Dec 12, 2017
You need to speak with a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn who handles employment law issues. They give free conslts.
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