Legal Question in Workers Comp in New York

what are you entitled to as in a settlement when rated permanently disabled,covering 3 body parts?

I was told you can receive losss of wages and medical {special fund} Is this true.after settlement can you apply for ssi?

thank you


Asked on 10/11/11, 6:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

You are asking several questions at once.

If you are permanently rated you may or may not be entitled to a Section 32 lump sum settlement. When you are found to be a PTD or PPD you will get your workers compensation benefits for a limited amount of years.

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Answered on 10/11/11, 7:43 am


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