Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation Claims

New York Employment Lawyers Helping You Get the Compensation You Deserve

If you were injured on the job, had an existing medical condition get worse because of your employment, or developed a work-related illness, you are covered by workers' compensation. But are you receiving all the benefits you should?

Few employees understand all of the benefits and compensation they can receive. And it's not uncommon for workers to find themselves in a dispute with an employer or an insurance company of some aspect of their coverage.

If you have questions about workers' compensation, or if you have been denied workers compensation, contact the Law Offices of Louis Stober, Jr., L.L.C. For more than 20 years, our employment lawyers have been protecting the rights of workers in employment law and labor law cases. We can get you the help you need, to get the compensation you deserve.

We represent employees who have suffered workplace injuries anywhere on Long Island, New York City, and throughout New York state.

Workers' Compensation Benefits to Which You May be Entitled

• Replacement for lost wages
• Coverage of medical bills, medications and therapy
• Job retraining, if your injuries will make it impossible for you to work in your current job again
• Money damages for permanent full or partial disability

Common Workers' Compensation Disputes

An employer or the employer's insurance company may fight the employee and deny the workers' compensation claim, or they may pay a smaller portion that they should. These are some of the common issues that lead to disputes:

• The insurer denies the claim and disputes that the injury or illness is related to work
• The insurer disputes the extent of the workers' injuries
• The insurer does not pay for all of the treatments the worker believes it should cover
• The insurer does not pay the amount that it should for a full or partial disability

Were Your Injuries Caused by Someone Outside the Company?

If you were injured on the job because of the actions of a third party ¾ not from your own actions, those of a coworker, or your employer - you may be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit in addition to seeking workers' compensation. For example, if you were injured while using machinery that was defective, or if you were involved in a car accident while driving for work. To learn more about our personal injury law practice, see our personal injury page.

Contact the employment law attorneys at Law Offices of Louis Stober, Jr., L.L.C., to learn more about your benefits under New York workers' compensation law.