Recent content by Quigs037

I would follow your attorneys instructions and worry about you and no one else, they shafted you already and they will do it again. Protect your rights and continue with your case.

File the claim with your boss or HR person, and let the attorneys fight it out and make sure you hire a attorney who specializes in workers compensation cases to protect you and your right, do it NOW!

From Forbes, some insight: http://blogs.forbes.com/robertwood/2010/10/26/whats-a-structured-settlement/

Sorry, try this link: http://www.wcb.state.ny.us/content/main/onthejob/DisabilityClass.jsp

New York state workers compensation web site will be best to assist you if your attorney hasn't been able to.

Just wondering, what further action?

Its understandable. Communicate your concerns with the attorney and or firm. Also, a source of information is one of the attorneys paralegal. Attorneys are known not to talk much on the telephone and it may seem like they are slacking but they do have numerous cases and client who all want...

If it is work related then I would follow your states protocol and file an comp case!

If this a comp injury and she is still working then she needs to be paid while at the doctor. Do you have an attorney?

She is on comp., and has a doctor's excuse for her not to do any work, correct? If so then she has noting to fear.

Research your states comp site to ascertain the means of figuring out a % loss of use award.

Yes, bring to the attention of your attorney your income for the proceeding year prior to the injury! If this attorney won't listen, then get another one! Remember there is a lot that will be taken from any settlement and after you settle you'll be stuck with any medical bills (unless its kept...

Get an attorney who is experienced in workers compensation laws of your state and do it NOW! Back injuries are very problematic and if left to "the other side" they would make you good as new in a day but with spare parts which will fail in two days! With an attorney you have a fighting chance!

Like you I'm an injured worker from NYS collecting the same benefits you mentioned. I've researched to ascertain similar answers to these questions without receiving consistent answers. Do you have an attorney, does s/he know of these other problems? If so I'd go with your attorneys advice...