Work Mans Comp

[supraspinatus]

Does anyone have any knowledge about it. I am going though a tough situation. Need some help ASAP

 

[marx]

Don't know anything about it.

This place has info http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/workcomp/

NOLO is an authoritative publisher: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/are-you-eligible-workers-compensation-32963.html

Not much help, I know. See if there are any free legal references in your area.

 

[dangerouscurves]

Sorry to we your having a tough time Im no help however

 

[DF]

I believe that the worman's comp guidlines may vary from state to state. You can always consult a workmans comp attorney. Some offer a free consult. I know...I hate attorneys too, but if it's that bad you may not have a choice.

 

[supraspinatus]

thanks everyone yea no one knows nothing about this shit

 

[Lizard King]

Are you trying to file a claim or is a claim being filed against you? If you are filing a claim there are online resources by state and their is also information due to you from your HR department (depending on the size of the company)

 

[supraspinatus]

I am doing the clam. but the problem is i was out of work for 6 months do to another injury ( not job related) and just been back to work for 3 weeks. and slipped on black ice and fucked up my already fucked up knee. so i am scared they are going to think it is a set up

 

[vin1080]

i went through wc in ny. what did you want to know?

 

[1500]

I am doing the clam. but the problem is i was out of work for 6 months do to another injury ( not job related) and just been back to work for 3 weeks. and slipped on black ice and fucked up my already fucked up knee. so i am scared they are going to think it is a set up

you should be fine. I hope you reported the incident immediately. I've been out for a broken ankle and hand and I was taken care of very nicely.

 

[supraspinatus]

how do you get payed? i heard it goes by your yearly pay or 6 month pay. but i have been out of work for 6 months on disability

 

[prime]

It's a re injury of an existing injury. The employer would be liable for time off but the permanent disability calculations would be the difference of the two.

 

[1500]

Once you report the incident to your employer (which should be immediately), they complete paperwork and you should receive some paperwork from the industrial commission (depending on what state). Fill it out and return it, your company should do the same. You get paid (tax free) for as long as you are 100% out of work. I was out 6 months and the industrial commission sends your company paper checks on a weekly basis amount based depending on your salary. Your company should forward them to you on payday. My checks were significantly larger due to the no tax but i still think its close to only 70-80% of your regular salary.

Once your claim is completed, you will receive a lump sum check based on percent of disability reported by examining doctor and the value of what your body part injury is.

Get a lawyer. They are free until you win. I can only speak for my state which isn't NY.