Obtaining Compensation For Injured Workers

At all hours, employees throughout New York State are hard at work providing much-needed goods and services. Workers are often injured in workplace accidents or suffer job-related medical conditions. Palillo Law helps injured employees with their workers’ compensation claims and other recovery avenues, such as Social Security Disability Benefits.

Do You Qualify?

Workers’ compensation is an NY State mandated insurance coverage that provides medical care benefits and wage replacement for workers who suffer an on-the-job injury or work-related illness. Nearly all New York employers must provide this coverage for their employees, and costly penalties can be incurred by employers who fail to provide coverage.

If you suffer a job-related injury or illness, workers’ compensation insurance coverage ensures that you have access to appropriate medical treatment and are eligible to receive partial wage replacement benefits if you are unable to work. While claims often arise from workplace accidents, workers’ compensation benefits also cover:

• Repetitive stress injuries from overuse or misuse
• Illnesses and medical conditions directly related to the work environment
• Death benefits for family members of an employee killed on the job
• Work-related deaths due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) may be eligible for compensation

Industries In Which Palillo Law Commonly Files Workers’ Comp Claims

Some industries have more workplace hazards and more workers’ compensation claims than others. We have experience supporting workers in numerous industries, including:

• Construction: Scaffolding issues, falls, equipment-related injuries, electrical injuries
• Restaurant and hospitality: Repetitive stress, burns, struck-by incidents, customer violence, slip-and-falls
• Healthcare: Accidental needlesticks, overexertion during patient handling, slip-and-falls, contact with dangerous equipment, workplace violence, pathogen exposure
• Delivery and warehouse: Motor vehicle collisions, repetitive strain injuries, overexertion injuries, struck-by incidents involving falling items or heavy equipment
• Retail: Slip-and-falls, repetitive strain, workplace violence, struck-by incidents
• Transportation: Motor vehicle collisions, violent interactions, slip-and-falls, repetitive strain injuries

Palillo Law can support workers from almost any industry with job-acquired medical issues.

What Benefits Can Injured Workers Receive?

Workers’ compensation offers a comprehensive range of benefits designed to provide financial and medical stability following a workplace injury. Understanding the full scope of available assistance is the first step toward securing the resources you need for a successful recovery.

• New York workers’ compensation provides medical treatment coverage. Injured employees have the right to choose their physicians, and workers’ compensation pays for necessary care.
• Surgeries, prescription medication, physical therapy and other treatments may be eligible for full coverage. Workers’ compensation can also reimburse workers for their mileage and other out-of-pocket costs when undergoing care.
• Disability or wage replacement benefits are also available. There are temporary total disability benefits for those who must rest and temporary partial disability benefits for those who require light-duty work.
• Permanent disability benefits are available for those who can never work again or who develop permanent functional limitations. Professionals who must change careers can request vocational rehabilitation benefits.
• There are also death benefits available for surviving family members. They may be eligible for medical coverage, reimbursement for funeral expenses and ongoing weekly wage replacement benefits.

Common Reasons For Denials And How Palillo Law Can Help

There are many reasons for denied workers’ compensation claims. Providing late notice to an employer or filing the claim too late is common.

An employer might dispute whether the condition stems from an employee’s job. There may be disputes about preexisting medical conditions or conflicts regarding the independent medical examination (IME). Workers may also engage in conduct while under insurance or employer surveillance, such as sharing inappropriate content on social media, that can endanger their claims.

To avoid this, we can teach you about the risks of social media use and the timeline for filing a claim. We will help you gather medical documentation and validate that your employment is the underlying cause of your condition. We can assist with appeals if necessary to restart or obtain the benefits you require.

Know Your Other Recovery Options

In certain circumstances, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit and Social Security Disability in addition to a workers’ compensation claim after a workplace injury. Unlike workers’ compensation claims, a personal injury suit allows you to pursue compensation for pain and suffering, punitive damages and full lost wages. For instance, if your workplace injury was the result of a defective product or you suffered a slip-and-fall accident while working offsite. If your injury prevents you from performing any work at all, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits.

Schedule A No-Cost Consultation

To learn more about workers’ compensation claims, arrange a free consultation with a lawyer. Schedule yours by email or call 212-608-8959. From our office in New York City, we serve the five boroughs, Nassau County, Suffolk County and Westchester County. Se habla español.