Legal Question in Workers Comp in New York
worker's compensation
I recently re-opened a worker's comp case and are still being treated for the injury. The insurance carrier is withholding my benefits saying that they have a credit . I have no income and need the benefits what should I do ?
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Re: worker's compensation
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Re: worker's compensation
The odds are you got a Schedule loss of use to an arm or leg and at ome point in time walked away with a lump sum of money. Now, if the case is reopened the carrier doesn;t have to pay you until you have absorbed the prior payment. Ex. If you received $8000 lump sum payment and 2 year later need surgery or loose time from work due to your comp can, the carrier does not have to pay you for 20 weeks. Most people just end up geting an increase in SLU at some later time, which will inturn move addition money. If you would like to discuss this matter more, please feel free to call me in my office. 631
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Re: worker's compensation
The insurance carrier has a right to withhold income and take a credit until the benefits from the prior award are over. There is nothing you can do. Perhaps you can apply for Social Security Disability to obtain benefits.
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