Representation for limb injury claims
Workers' Compensation Law in the State of New York is set up in such a way that it treats different injuries in different ways. For example, injuries to the trunk of the body such as back or neck injuries, are treated differently than injuries to the hands, fingers or legs etc.
Continuing limb injury problems
If you’ve hurt your arm, leg or other limb and it’s causing you problems and you have had no response from the Workers' Compensation Board or if you have gotten notice that your case is being closed, the best thing you can do is hire experienced and knowledgeable attorneys.
We have combined experience of over 70 years in Workers’ Compensation cases.
Workers who have suffered injuries like these may have the right to money benefits if they have permanent problems with the injury. The Board will not seek you out. We work hard to make sure you get what you are entitled to.
Experienced assistance
Inability to work due to a limb injury
There are two aspects of injury to a limb. One leaves you with loss of function, the other leaves you without the ability to do your job. These are treated very differently.
If you have had an injury to an arm, leg or other limb that keeps you out of work for a long time, or even ends your career, this aspect of the system does not work well. The weekly pay for limb injuries, except in rare cases, is supposed to come to an end within a fairly short period of time after the accident or after surgery.
If you have long-lasting problems from your injury that make it hard to work, we can try to assist by making sure that your doctor understands that the law provides help, if used properly. An injury to a limb that keeps you out of work indefinitely isn’t typical and may need more careful evaluation.
We don’t try to change their medical opinions on your injury, but we will try make sure that when they express their opinion, they have considered all of the facts and use the regulations that apply.
You need a fair shake, and we work to get it for you.
Expert opinion
There are many instances in which our firm will arrange for expert opinions to use in support of your claim. Unfortunately, this is sometimes necessary because many doctors are either uncooperative or do not understand their level of obligation to their injured patient.
We will do all we can to ensure you have the proper medical documentation to support your claim.
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