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answered on Dec 1, 2023

In the U.S. military, leave requests are generally subject to approval by a commanding officer, considering both the needs of the service and the individual circumstances of the service member. In cases like yours, where there's a critical family situation such as a medical emergency,... View More

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

That stipulation about preventing you from applying for SSDI is not legally enforceable - it's actually illegal for them to try to stop you from seeking Social Security Disability benefits. Workers' Compensation and SSDI are separate systems, and while they may affect each other's... View More

It's possible you could, but additional information would be needed for a more thorough evaluation. It could involve a theory of breach of duty, as you mention. It's possible it could also involve a theory of product liability, where you'd need to be able to show that the equipment... View More

If I understand you correctly, you have evidence which would be of use to plaintiff's counsel in a lawsuit and want to get paid for the time you spent compiling such evidence. Although you can certainly speak with plaintiff's counsel to discuss your proposal, unless you were retained /... View More

It could depend on whether there were any safety issues related to the control of the property owner. But in general, the short answer is that such injuries are generally covered by workers' comp. Good luck

Unfortunately, you are 1 1/2 years late for getting the assistance you need if you are in NY. You really needed an attorney at the outset. I can only comment on New York Law, so if this is another state this response might not apply. In NY, you would not use your primary health insurance for... View More

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answered on Jan 21, 2022

This question should be directed to your bankruptcy attorney.

I'm not certain what it was that you signed while hooked up to IVs in the hospital, but I'll address the personal injury aspect of your question, since you posted under that category. If you were injured in the course of your employment, it's possible you could have the basis for a... View More

Your employer is not violating the law by keeping you on a leave of absence while the police investigate the security breach. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do in this situation besides wait.

Consult with a workers compensation lawyer immediately. Although it may be difficult to pinpoint where you contracted COVID, a skilled workers compensation lawyer might be able to tie it to your workplace. Good luck. Alternatively, if you have disabling conditions, ask your doctor about... View More

She should check with her workers' comp attorney and your family's private insurance carrier to be certain, but your question remains open for almost a week. Under normal circumstances, your family's private insurance coverage should not be suspended as a result of a workers'... View More

An experienced workers' comp attorney should address your question, but it remains open for four days. One option at this point is to reach out to workers' comp attorneys to discuss file in detail. Many WC attorneys offer free initial consults. As with other injury-related claims,... View More

It could depend on the timeline and the severity. And those are things that a physician, not an attorney, is qualified to speak about meaningfully. The fact that you were at a hotel, in and of itself, is not evidence of the absence of a disability. Your post remains open for two weeks. Consider... View More

One option is to repost under Workers' Compensation here. There's no guarantee that all posts are picked up, but a workers' comp attorney probably wouldn't be able offer very much guidance based on these brief facts. Another option is to reach out to workers' comp attorneys... View More

The Department of Labor determines what proof you must provide. They can request more if it's not clear.

If you are denied benefits make sure to TIMELY request an administrative hearing before an ALJ. I think all hearings are telephonic. You can then compare your claim file with any... View More

This is really something that an experienced workers' comp attorney would know the most about, but you await a response for two weeks. If you are represented by an attorney, bring it to their attention. If the accident involved a third-party claim (where a personal injury attorney is involved,... View More

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

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

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

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.