Unfortunately, many injured workers’ claims are denied by their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance and the Social Security Administration. There are strict time limits on filing appeals for these types of claims. Missing important deadlines or omitting vital details can mean the difference between receiving the benefits you deserve and struggling to save yourself from financial hardship. Seeking the advice of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney before you even hit the appeal stage of your claim can ensure your rights are protected and you receive the compensation you deserve.

Workers’ compensation benefits are a type of insurance that provides medical benefits, wage replacement, and death benefits to employees who become injured in the course of their employment. In exchange for receiving workers’ compensation benefits, the injured employee must give up the right to sue his or her employer. When a worker passes away while on the job, surviving family members can obtain death benefits.

Workers can also obtain certain benefits for out-of-pocket expenses that are related to workplace injury. Typically, the types of expenses covered by workers’ compensation include medicines and travel expenses to medical appointments. They can also cover durable medical equipment that the worker needs, such as a wheelchair or walker.

New York has specific workers’ compensation laws to ensure that employees who become injured during the course of their work receive benefits to cover their losses. In New York, all employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance and provide it for their employees. Workers’ compensation benefits are available to employees without green cards or social security numbers, as well. As an employee in New York state, you have a right to receive workers’ compensation benefits when you have fallen ill or are injured at work. In order for a worker to make a claim under New York's workers’ compensation laws, his or her injuries must have occurred:

* While on the job site

* While off-site but while performing work-related.

* As a result of work-related tasks or operations

* As a result of exposure to toxins or chemicals through the course of work

Sometimes, employees think they can only file a workers’ compensation claim if their employer or another co-worker's negligence caused their injury. On the contrary, negligence and fault are not used to determine workers’ compensation benefits. Even if you made a mistake and became injured due to your mistake, you can still apply for workers’ compensation benefits. 

Mistakes made by your employer or failure to follow OSHA safety regulations will not be considered when awarding workers’ compensation benefits. New York's workers’ compensation laws offer broad protection to workers who have suffered workplace injuries. They are designed to ensure that no workers are left without compensation to pay their expenses and bills.

At Stanley Law Offices, our lawyers will do everything possible to achieve the best results for you in your case. It is essential to have a workers’ compensation lawyer representing you to protect your rights. Insurance companies have their own adjusters, attorneys, and representatives who are well-trained to delay, deny, or frustrate workers who are entitled to full and adequate compensation for their injuries. Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation to discuss how we can fight for your rights.