Long Island Workers Compensation Attorney

About Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ Compensation is a government agency that has been set up to protect injured workers and provide them with compensation for injuries or illnesses that are work-related.  This means that your medical bills and loss of wages should be taken care of by Workers’ Compensation.  There are other forms of claims that can be made as well, depending upon the circumstances of the case.  For example, if an individual has a catastrophic injury resulting in a severe change in their lives such as the loss of a limb, loss of vision, loss of hearing, paralysis or other devastating injury, the claims for compensation could include pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life or other claim.  It is critical that you get legal representation from a Long Island workers compensation attorney.

Workers Compensation Lawyer from Long Island

When a job-related injury takes place, there is a specific sequence of actions that are required by the injured employee.  Medical attention must take place, and your supervisor or employer must be informed about your injury.  In many cases, the doctor the sees you is designated by your employer.  There is form that must be filled out fully and correctly, and submitted to Workers’ Compensation.  Unfortunately, there have been many cases in which the injury occurred but the claim was then denied due to not following the correct procedure, not filling out the form properly, or the doctor involved does not believe your injury is as serious as you feel it is.  Whether your injury is a slip & fall, carpal tunnel syndrome, a construction accident, an auto accident on the job other serious injury, a workers compensation attorney from Katz, Leidman, Grossman, Wolfe & Freund can help you resolve your workers comp claim.

There are solutions if you have had a legitimate claim denied.  With the assistance of an attorney from Katz, Leidman, Grossman, Wolfe & Freund, another physician could be consulted and the claim can be properly submitted.  It is strongly advised that if you have been injured on the job that you immediately contact the firm to make your claim, as it is likely that the amount you can claim for compensation for damages is much higher than you may have received if you were to attempt this on your own. 

Contact a Long Island Workers’ Compensation Attorney from Katz, Leidman, Grossman, Wolfe & Freund if you have been injured on the job.