Workers' Compensation Claims in New York City
Know Your Rights As an NYC Employee
Federal and New York state laws require that all employers provide employees with workers' compensation insurance for accidents that occur at the work site or due to the employment. If you have suffered an injury or illness from your job, you may qualify for recovering compensation through your employer's workers' compensation program.
Call Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnell & Ryan, LLP today for a free case review on your workers' compensation claim.
Types of Work Injuries that Qualify for Workers' Comp.
An accident can occur in any type of work setting, whether you work at a corporate office or on an industrial plant. Depending on the type of injury, you maybe entitled to receive compensation for a number of damages.
By nature, the type of work-related injury can play a role in the compensation you receive. Work injuries can include:
- Isolated incidents
- Long-term injury
- Stress-related illnesses
- Disease or illness from exposure
- Aggravation of pre-existing condition
Workers' compensation laws were created in order to create a smooth medium for injured workers to recover compensation for work-related injuries while protecting employers from continual personal injury claims or trials. As a worker, unless a third-party contributed to your injuries, workers' compensation insurance may be your only means of compensation. However, the New York City injury attorneys at Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnell & Ryan, LLP are committed to ensure that you recover every penny you deserve.
The process of recovering compensation after a work accident involves steps including:
- Notifying your employer of your injury
- Filing a workers' compensation claim
- Obtaining a medical evaluation after obtaining MMI
If your workers' compensation claim has been wrongful denied, there is also a process for appealing the initial results.
To learn more about the process of filing a workers' compensation claim and how our firm can help you through the process, contact us today and receive a free review on your case.