New York | Workers Comp
backdating a comp case
My husband worked for a company for 18 yrs, and has recently quit. He has been having neck and arm problems, which we feel is a result of the repetitive work he did there. Can he still go back and open a comp case with them?
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Answered on: 7/13/09, 9:02 pm by Michael StacyRe: backdating a comp case You can file a claim now. You have a 2 year statute of limitation to file a claim. However, it is likely the old employer will fight the claim pretty heavily because he quit the job. It may look like the decision to file a claim is an afterthought or that he is doing it out of spite after quitting the job. They may also refuse to file a claim because he is no longer working there so you may have to file the claim on your own. That is easy enough to do if you get the C-3 accident form from the compensation board or their web site. But it is most likely a case that is best handled by an experienced workers compensation lawyer because claims filed after leaving a job are always scrutinized very closely. Did you find this answer helpful?0 Users found this answer helpful. 0 Attorneys agree with this answer. Law Offices of Michael P. Stacy 125 State Street Rochester, NY 14614 ► Other answers from this attorneyShare This On:
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Answered on: 7/16/09, 9:13 am by Mark S. MoroknekRe: backdating a comp case He needs to submit a compensation case through the company. But why not submit to the major medical carrier? Did you find this answer helpful?0 Users found this answer helpful. 0 Attorneys agree with this answer. Law Office of Mark S. Moroknek * 175 The Vale Syosset, NY 11791 ► Other answers from this attorneyShare This On:
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