Legal Question in Workers Comp in New York

credit for lost wages

I recently had my workers comp case reopened by my orthorpeadic doctor. I went to court and the judges awarded credit for 7.4

weeks. The question I have is can my attorney get me credit for lost wages for the time I was being

treated by my primary care doctor who refered to the orthorpeadic doctor.


Asked on 8/07/08, 6:51 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

Re: credit for lost wages

I don't understand your question. You only get wages for lost time or for a reduced earnings claim.

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Answered on 8/07/08, 7:52 pm
Frank Cetero Cetero & Ghanayem

Re: credit for lost wages

Yes, you can get credit if you have medical evidence of a disability from your PCP.

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Answered on 8/12/08, 6:35 pm


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