question about workers compensation?
I was injured at work, I’m out on workers compensation and would like to know some answers. I’m a registered nurse, i make approx. 1000 dollars a week at work, I work on a psychiatric floor, some patients got into a fight, I assisted in breaking up the fight and seperated my shoulder, now I am out on workers comp. which only pays 550 per week which means I’m losing 450 per week, this was not my fault at all i was doing my job, plus i was told i would have some permenent loss of range of motion in the shoulder (not a lot but some) can i do anything to fight for the difference in pay that i am going to lose while out of work or get money for the loss of range of motion in the shoulder if you have any comment i would love to hear them, by the way i am in new york state
actually you are supposed to get 66 2/3 of your salary while on comp, you appear to be a little below that, unfortunately you can not receive anymore money, the reason for Workman’s comp is so that the employer is off the hook for what happens to you, unless there is gross negligence. you are getting what the law says you should
It isn’t a good idea to seek legal advice over the Internet. Call your local (usually county) bar association. Ask for names of attorneys that handle workers compensation claims for employEES.
When you call the law office(s), insist on speaking with the lawyer. Do not tell the Secretary all the little details of your matter – save the details for the Attorney. When you get the Lawyer on the phone line, ask him/her:
- Do they have FREE initial consultations?
- How much do they charge?
- Do they accept payments on their accounts?
- Can they help you? OR Refer you to someone that can help you?
Good luck to you.