If you’ve been hurt at work in New York, you’re probably dealing with a lot at once: physical pain, missed paychecks, medical bills, and an employer or insurance company that may not be on your side. The workers’ compensation system is supposed to help, but it’s not always easy to access on your own.
At Bangel, Cohen & Falconetti, we represent injured workers throughout New York. From construction accidents in DUMBO to repetitive injuries in Coney Island and Williamsburg, our team handles workers’ comp cases across every corner of the boroughs.
New York Workers Face Unique Risks Every Day
New York is one of the most economically diverse cities in America. From active construction near the waterfront, major warehousing and logistics operations near Greenpoint, healthcare facilities throughout the borough, to a thriving hospitality and service industry. Workers in all of these settings face physical risks every day.
The most common types of workers’ comp cases we handle in Brooklyn involve:
- Construction site accidents at active development projects throughout the borough
- Warehouse and loading dock injuries near Sunset Park
- Back and joint injuries in healthcare and home health aide work
- Delivery and transportation accidents on local roads and expressways
- Slip and fall injuries in retail, restaurant, and food service settings
What Workers’ Compensation Actually Covers in New York
Workers’ comp in New York provides injured workers with two main types of benefits:
- First, medical coverage for all treatment that is reasonable and necessary for the work-related injury.
- Second, wage replacement is typically two-thirds of your average weekly wage, subject to state maximums. The degree of disability, your average weekly wage, and applicable limits are taken into consideration.
If the injury results in a permanent disability, additional benefits may be available. In cases involving a third party’s negligence, such as a defective piece of equipment or an unsafe property owned by someone other than your employer, a personal injury claim may run alongside your workers’ comp case.
The Claims Process: Step by Step
- Report the injury to your employer immediately and in writing
- Seek medical attention from a Workers’ Compensation Board authorized provider
- File a formal claim with the New York Workers’ Compensation Board
- Attend all scheduled medical appointments and keep copies of every record
You have 30 days to notify your employer and two years to file your claim.
Common Reasons Workers’ Comp Claims Get Denied
Denials happen for a number of reasons, including late reporting, disputes over whether the injury happened at work, and insurer arguments that a pre-existing condition is the real cause. Our firm handles denials and appeals for New York workers who have been turned away, making sure their case gets a real review.
Our Firm Fights for New York’s Workers
You shouldn’t have to fight the system while you’re recovering from an injury. Our workers’ comp attorneys handle the legal side so you can focus on getting better. New York workers come from every background and every industry, and all of them deserve fair treatment when they’re hurt on the job.
Schedule a free case review today; call 718-446-4400 or contact us online.
