New York has been one of the leaders in giving basic protections to injured workers for more than a century. The law ensures that working people who suffer from injuries, get the care they need to move forward.
At Bangel, Cohen & Falconetti, our attorneys want you to know exactly what benefits you deserve as part of workers’ compensation. These are your rights, and we will help protect them.
Wage Replacement
These are cash benefits paid to you from the workers’ compensation insurance to help you make ends meet while you cannot work. If your injury forces you to take a lower paying job upon return, you can continue to get “reduced earnings” benefits to help make up some of the difference from what you were originally earning.
Medical Treatment
Workers’ compensation may cover necessary medical treatment related to a work injury without out-of-pocket costs to the injured worker. Covered care may include doctor visits, physical therapy, surgery, prescription medications, and other necessary treatment. Injured workers may also be eligible for mileage reimbursement for travel to and from medical appointments.
Social Security Disability
If a workplace injury prevents you from working and your condition is expected to last at least 12 months, you may also qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Eligibility depends on several factors, including the nature of your disability and your work history. These benefits may provide additional financial support while you are unable to work.
Death Benefits
When a worker dies as a result of a workplace accident, the loss can have a devastating emotional and financial impact on the family. Eligible surviving family members may be entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits to help provide financial support following their loss.
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Our team of lawyers takes a hands-on approach to our clients’ cases. We are aggressive with insurance companies because we know the law, and we know what you deserve. Contact us for a free consultation and find out how we can help you. You can reach us at our office in Queens by calling 718-446-4400 or by emailing us through our contact form.
