Workers Comp attorneys New York

Those who have suffered from a work-related injury, may wonder if they should hire our workers comp attorneys in New York at Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C. for assistance. In general, you may be able to handle your claim without legal representation if you suffered a fairly mild injury (such as a cut that required a few stitches or sprained ankle), your employer acknowledges that the incident occurred at work, and you missed barely any work as a result. If matters become more complicated than that, then it is advisable that you consult with our law firm for help. 

What if my employer denies my claim or doesn’t provide benefits promptly?

Unfortunately, an employer and the workers’ compensation insurance company may deny an employee’s injury claim even when he or she deserves the coverage. With help from NY workers comp attorneys, the injured employee can file an appeal to fight this decision. Workers who are faced with a claim denial may assume that the battle ends there, and they have to accept their loss. When in reality, with assistance from us it is possible to appeal the denial and receive a fair settlement in the end. 

What if the settlement my employer offered me doesn’t cover all my expenses?

If you are noticing that money is coming out of your pocket for expenses related to the workplace injury, our workers comp attorneys based in NY at Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C. can help you get the coverage you need. Your employer may have intentionally offered you coverage that is below what you require, in an attempt to save the company money. By hiring an attorney, you have someone fighting for your behalf from the very start. 

My injury prevents me from returning to my job as normal, now what?

Employees who are facing permanent disability from a workplace injury, may be eligible to receive weekly payments or one large lump sum as compensation for lost wages. Sadly, insurance companies may do whatever they can to prevent paying the injured person what they deserve. Our New York workers comp attorneys can help protect the employee from being taken advantage of because they don’t understand the inner workings of workers’ compensation benefits. 

What does workers’ compensation retaliation look like in the workplace? 

Your employer may retaliate against you in several ways for filing or being approved for workers’ compensation benefits. Your employer may fire you, transfer you to another department, decrease your hours and pay, or prevent you from getting a deserved promotion. Any negative way that your employer treats you after the workplace injury could be stemming from retaliatory motivation. If you believe this has happened to you, it is recommended that you meet with us for more information on what you can do next. 

Does it matter if I was injured due to a third party’s actions?

Employees who are injured at work can sue a third party for their contribution to the accident happening. For example, perhaps you were working on a construction site when you sustained an injury. But, part of that injury was due to faulty machinery. You may have a case against the manufacturer of this tool for having played a part in the entire situation unfolding. 

If you need help regarding your workers’ compensation claim, please do not hesitate to contact a workers comp attorney in New York at Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C. for support.