Workers Compensation New York
Go to this page first if you have been injured while at work in New York state. Then read this about the claims process so you can get a good understanding of how the workers compensation system works.
Anyone who has a workplace accident always has a lot of questions. It can be a very confusing and frightening time, especially since there is so much uncertainty regarding your future and the injury. The rule of thumb is to immediately tell your supervisor or boss of the injury no matter how small or insignificant it might seem. This is because small injuries can become bigger ones over time and you need to have everything documented properly.
The Benefits You Might Get
There are five different workers comp. benefits that you might be eligible under New York State law. You can in some cases get a combination of benefits depending on what your particular situation is. Unfortunately, there are no benefits offered for job training like in some other states for people who are no longer able to go back to their jobs.
Do You Need To Appeal?
There is very little information about the appeal process on the New York Workers Compensation Board website. If you need to appeal, the important thing to do is to ask questions from the contacts you should be given in your denial. You may need to find a lawyer to help you out but you should be able to talk to them and learn more for free.