Injured at Work in NYC? What You Need to Know About Workers’ Compensation in New York

If you’ve been injured on the job in New York or NYC, you may be feeling overwhelmed—worried about your health, your paycheck, and what comes next. Fortunately, New York State’s workers’ compensation laws provide important protections for injured workers. At our firm, we help injured employees understand their rights, navigate the claims process, and secure the maximum benefits and compensation they are entitled to.

As an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer in NYC, we know how to fight for your benefits when your employer or insurance company doesn’t.

What Is Workers’ Compensation in New York?

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees who suffer a work-related injury or illness. Whether you were injured in a sudden accident or developed a condition over time, you may be eligible for:

• Medical care (hospital visits, surgery, medication, rehab)

• Weekly cash benefits if you’re unable to work

• Permanent disability compensation for lasting injuries

• Reimbursement for travel and prescription costs

• Death benefits for surviving family members (in fatal cases)

You do not need to prove that your employer was negligent. If the injury happened at work or as a result of your job duties, you likely qualify.

Common Work Injuries Covered in NYC

Workers’ comp in New York covers a wide range of injuries and job-related illnesses, including:

• Falls from ladders or scaffolding

• Repetitive stress injuries (like carpal tunnel or tendonitis)

• Slip and falls

• Equipment or machinery accidents

• Exposure to harmful substances (chemicals, mold, asbestos)

• Back, neck, and joint injuries

• Work-related vehicle accidents

• COVID-related claims for frontline workers

Your Rights as an Injured Worker in New York

Under New York law, you have the right to:

• File a workers’ compensation claim without fear of retaliation

• See a doctor authorized by the Workers’ Compensation Board

• Receive ongoing medical care for your work-related injury

• Appeal denied claims or benefit reductions

• Be represented by a workers’ compensation attorney at no upfront cost

However, insurance companies often try to deny claims, delay treatment, or pay less than you deserve. That’s where we come in.

How Our Law Firm Can Help You

When you hire our firm, we take immediate steps to protect your rights and secure your benefits:

• File and manage your claim with the Workers’ Compensation Board

• Challenge denials or low benefit awards through hearings and appeals

• Coordinate medical evaluations to prove the full extent of your injuries

• Explore third-party lawsuits (if someone other than your employer caused the injury)

• Ensure you receive every dollar of lost wages, medical costs, and disability benefits

We represent injured workers across NYC—including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Long Island—and we fight for results. You pay nothing unless we win.

Act Quickly: Don’t Miss Filing Deadlines

New York has strict deadlines for workers’ compensation claims:

• You must notify your employer within 30 days of the accident

• You must file your claim with the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board within two years

Delays can jeopardize your rights—so don’t wait.