Q. What is the workers' compensation law?

A . The New York state workers' compensation law provides you with cash benefits (wage replacement), medical benefits and rehabilitation services if you are injured or become ill as result of your employment.

Q. What injuries and illnesses are covered by the workers' compensation law?

A . Workers' compensation provides wage replacement medical and other health provider care for all types of injuries, disabilities and illnesses ranging from ones which may last only a few weeks to a condition the may last the rest of your life.

Q. What do I need to do if I am injured at work?

A.   If you are injured at work your first concern is to get prompt medical treatment for your injuries.  Should you require emergency care you may got to any doctor or hospital for your initial emergency treatment.  However, you must inform the attending doctor that your injury or illness was sustained at work and you will be filing a workers compensation claim for benefits.  This is especially important because the doctor must fill out and file a medical report stating the nature and extent of your injuries. This form is called the attending doctor's report (C-4/C-48).  After you receive emergency medical treatment and it is determined that you need further medical care, you should then use a New York state workers' compensation board certified doctor or provider. These doctors are certified by the compensation board to treat compensation cases.  Of course, you are entitled to the doctor of your own choice but again, that doctor should be certified by the board.  You can obtain a list of certified doctors/providers by calling the New York state  workers compensation board at 1 (800) 877-1373.

Q. Do I have to fill out a lot of forms to file a claim for compensation?

A. Yes, after you receive medical treatment for your injuries or illness, the paper work begins.  Filing for workers compensation benefits may appear to be a time consuming process; however, you must file your claim properly and in a timely manner in order to receive your benefits. Below is a step by step summary of your responsibilities.

1. Notify your supervisor of the accident and ask for the proper forms to report the accident.

Medical and other health provider care for all types of injuries, disabilities and illnesses ranging from ones which may last only a few weeks to a condition the may last the rest of your life.

Q. How we can help you:

A. Even though you are entitled to all the aforementioned benefits, it is far more likely that you will not be paid unless you have someone to fight for your rights.  And even if you do receive payment from the insurance company, it is probable that the amount of payment is incorrect. Your doctor will not be able to provide the proper medical care without authorization from the insurance company.

We are there to help you get everything you are entitled to. Our fee is awarded by a workers compensation judge and is always between 7%-15% of any money we generate to you. Our fee is paid to us directly by the insurance company and is deducted from the award we generate to you. If you do not have a doctor who accepts workers compensation patients, let us provide you with a doctor in your area of residence.

Contact us immediately following the accident and we will fill our the paper work on your behalf and file them with the proper parties.  We will set you up with the proper medical provider and assure you of the highest possible monetary benefits.

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