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Westchester County Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Westchester County Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Harrison, New York

Every job has the potential to be dangerous in some way, whether you are working on a construction site or in an office. If you are injured on the job, you may be worried about how you will cover your medical bills, especially while you are unable to work and are losing wages by the day. Luckily, in New York State, employers are required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance that can help cover the cost of medical bills and lost wages. It is important to consult with an experienced Workers’ Compensation attorney that can help you determine your eligibility for these benefits and walk you through the process. Contact Hausman & Pendzick today to discuss your Workers’ Compensation case.

What is Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ Compensation is an insurance program that provides medical benefits, temporary total benefits, permanent partial benefits, and permanent total benefits to workers injured on the job. It also provides death benefits when a worker is killed on the job. It is also important to be aware that in New York, you may also be eligible to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits if you are diagnosed with an occupational disease, which is an illness as a result of your employment. If you have an issue related to Workers’ Compensation, you need to consider your legal options. Hausman & Pendzick is committed to ensuring that injured workers get the compensation they are entitled to.

After an accident, what should I do?

If you are injured on the job, notify your employer in writing as soon as possible. Though your employer may not be available, you should able to notify your supervisor, personnel office, or anyone else in authority at your job. If you need medical attention, the request should be made to your employer as soon as possible. Your employer is obligated to notify their insurance carrier immediately. In regard to medical treatment, under the law, the employer and insurance carrier can select the medical professional to treat the worker’s work-related injury. The Workers’ Compensation insurance carrier will evaluate the claim and determine if it is covered under the law. The insurance carrier will investigate the matter, interviewing the injured worker, employer, and medical professional. If the claim is accepted, the insurance carrier will direct the worker to an authorized medical professional.

Occupational diseases

In addition to workplace injuries, it is important to be aware that you may also be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits if you have been diagnosed with an illness stemming from your employment. Some of the common occupational diseases that require Workers’ Compensation benefits In New York State include occupational hearing loss, mesothelioma, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more. If you have been diagnosed with an occupational disease, it is important to speak with an attorney to determine your Workers’ Compensation eligibility.

Contact our Firm

If you were injured on the job in Westchester County or were diagnosed with an occupational disease as a result of your job, it is important to consult with an experienced Workers’ Compensation attorney. If you are in a dispute, the legal team at Hausman & Pendzick can help you file a formal complaint petition or an application for an informal hearing with the appropriate authorities. Contact Hausman & Pendzick today to discuss your case.

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