New York Workers' Compensation Laws

New York City Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Since the New York legislature made substantial changes to the workers' compensation system, some benefits have changed significantly for workers who were injured after July 1, 2007.

Individuals with non-extremity injuries are now subject to new caps on benefits, based on evolving medical guidelines. The weekly benefits rate for individuals with extremity injuries has also changed.

What does this mean to you? At the Law Office of Robert Koenigsberg, we offer a free initial consultation to explain how these changes in the law could affect you. Contact us today for dependable, experienced representation.

Dedicated to Helping Injured Workers

Since 1996, the Law Office of Robert Koenigsberg has vigorously protected injured workers' rights in New York City and surrounding areas. While the workers' compensation laws have changed, the quality of our work has not. We believe our experience has become even more critical to injured workers while the workers' compensation system continues evolving.

Contact us immediately following a work-related injury and we will explain how to file a claim with the New York State Workers' Compensation Board, as required under the new law. We will also review the details of your case to understand if a settlement is possible.

Evolving Workers' Compensation Reform

Attorneys Robert A. Koenigsberg and Maria Makis will carefully explain how the law affects injured workers in a variety of ways, such as:

Lifetime benefits are only available for those with permanent total disabilities. Payments will be based on a sliding scale and capped based on the number of payout years.
Diagnostic providers and pharmacies may be chosen by your employer's workers' compensation insurance carrier.
On July 1, 2009, the maximum benefit was increased to $600 per week. After July 1, 2010, this will increase to an amount equal to two-thirds of the state's average weekly wage.
The new law allows providers to render services costing up to $1,000 without obtaining prior authorization.

Contact Us Today

Whether you were injured while running an errand for your boss, in a construction accident or in an industrial accident, contact us to discuss your legal options. If you were injured before March 13, 2007, we will explain how your benefits are covered under the old law.

We offer free initial consultations at our law office, which is conveniently located across the street from the Federal Plaza in downtown Manhattan. We look forward to helping you recover.

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