Legal Question in Workers Comp in New York

new case

i have a permanent partial disability since 1994, i am receiving 270 a week my average weekly wage is 864. got a new job making 400 per week gross.i fell at my new job and damaged my knee..can i receive benefits from my new job even if i am receiving benefits from my old case? please leave your phone number i don't have a lawyer yet...thanks


Asked on 10/06/08, 11:50 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Di Giacomo Di Giacomo & Gruss

Re: new case

Same injury or different injury???

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Answered on 10/06/08, 12:01 pm
Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: new case

you may qulaify for further benefits... please contact my office ASAP and i wll put you in touch with our workers comp division... as with most frms there are no out of pocket fees on such cases.

you may reach us at 212.709.8303

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Answered on 10/06/08, 12:52 pm
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

Re: new case

There will be an apportionment between your prior injury and your new injury. There will be two carriers and it may be complicated. You should get your treating physician to immediately opine whether your current condition is an aggravation of a prior injury or it is a fresh injury. Your rate and the amount of money that you recieve depend on the doctor's answer. Of course, both insurance companies will want to have you examined as well.

Please contact my office. I have years of experience with workers' compensation law and would be happy to talk to you further.

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Answered on 10/06/08, 4:58 pm


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