From the moment you're injured to the day your case closes, the New York workers' comp system has steps, deadlines, and pitfalls. These guides walk you through each one.
The Employee Claim (C-3) form is the official document that starts your workers' comp case at the Board. Miss a deadline, leave a field blank, or file at the wrong office and you could lose your right to benefits. This guide walks through every section.
The doctor at an IME is hired and paid by the insurance carrier. Their job is to minimize your injury. Learn how to prepare, what to say, what to bring, and how to handle the aftermath of an unfavorable report.
A Section 32 Waiver Agreement permanently closes your workers' comp case in exchange for a lump-sum payment. Once approved by the Board, it cannot be reopened. This is one of the most important decisions you will make — here's how to think through it.
Hearings happen before a Workers' Compensation Law Judge (WCLJ) at a Board district office. They are less formal than a court trial but the outcomes are legally binding. Know what to expect before you walk through the door.
The comp process has many moving parts. An experienced attorney keeps things on track and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks.
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