The New York Workers' Comp Claim Process

Attorney for Workers' Compensation Claims in NYC

Following is a basic description of the workers' compensation claims process in New York, although this may vary depending on your particular situation. The firm also welcomes you to call at any time to schedule a consultation with an experienced workers' compensation lawyer, to learn more about your specific rights and legal options.

Immediately after the accident, you should seek medical treatment and should notify your supervisor of what happened.
Notify your employer, in writing, of what occurred (within 30 days of the injury).
Fill out and mail an Employee Claim (form C-3) to the appropriate Workers' Compensation District Office (within 2 years of the accident or injury, or the employee's knowledge that an illness/injury is work-related).
Within 48 hours of the accident, your doctor will complete a Doctor's Initial Report (form C-4) and mail this to the correct District Office, with copies to the employer, insurer and injured worker.
Within 10 days of notification of the accident, your employer will report the injury to the Board and insurance company by filling out an Employer's Report of Work-Related Injury/Illness (form C-2).
Within 14 days of receiving the Employer's Report, the insurance carrier will provide you with a written statement of your rights by law.
Within 18 days of receiving the Employer's Report, the insurance carrier will begin paying benefits, if the claim has not been approved or denied within 7 days.
Upon approval for a workers' compensation claim, you will receive payments from the insurer every 2 weeks.
Every 45 days, your doctor will submit a progress report to the Board.
If 12 weeks pass and you are still recovering, the insurance carrier will consider whether rehabilitation treatment is necessary.

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