Workers’ compensation is a valuable resource for employees injured on the job. This no-fault insurance program is meant to provide income and other benefits until you recover enough to return to work. Employers are responsible for paying workers’ comp premiums, and the law prohibits them from deducting premiums from employee pay. New York employees injured […]

Workers’ compensation in New York generally pays totally disabled workers up to two-thirds of their average weekly wages before their injury, capped by the state-imposed maximum.  As of July 1, 2024, the maximum disability payment is $1,171.46 per week. The minimum workers’ compensation payment in 2024 is $275 per week. On January 1, 2025, the

If you’ve filed a workers’ compensation claim after an injury, you’ll have to deal with your employer’s insurer. Initially, the workers’ comp insurer might seem like an unbiased third party assessing your case. However, it’s important to remember that insurance companies often prioritize their interests over yours. Their primary goal is to minimize payouts, even

If you’re employed in New York and are injured on the job, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, whether you’re a construction worker, first responder, or a correction officer. However, if you work in an exempt trade or profession, you may have to consider alternatives to workers’ comp benefits after a workplace injury.

Navigating the workers’ compensation process can be complex, especially if your employer’s insurer denies your claim, or any part of it. When this happens, a successful hearing is necessary to address the carrier’s denial and secure the benefits you deserve. Having an experienced attorney advocate on your behalf is crucial. Improve your odds of securing