New York City Workers' Comp Lawyers
Workers' compensation law changes have put many issues in flux, one of which is permanent injuries to non-extremities. Prior to changes in the law that took place in 2007, people who suffered these types of workplace injuries had been able to get an award of lifetime benefits. These benefits would look sort of like a pension or an annuity, coming in the form of weekly payments. Unfortunately, fewer and fewer people are eligible for this type of lifetime benefits award. However, with the help of an experienced attorney, you may be able to negotiate weekly payments for an extended period of time. These are referred to as non-schedule permanence awards. The attorneys at the Robert A. Koenigsberg Law Offices can help.
What Is a Non-Schedule Injury?
A non-schedule injury is a non-extremity injury. These are injuries to the back, neck or head. They are also injuries to the heart, lungs or internal organs. Psychological injuries and mental illnesses can fall into this category as well.
This Is Complex — Our Attorneys Can Help
While there are many aspects of workers' compensation cases that can be handled without the assistance of a lawyer, this should not be one of them. How do you negotiate with a workers' compensation insurance company that you should receive $350 a week for 275 weeks, when they only want to pay you $250 a week for 225 weeks? This is no easy task. Our lawyers have 20 years of experience. We understand these advanced and complex aspects of workers' compensation law. We know how to work with insurance companies in order to get you the benefits you need.
For more information about negotiating a non-schedule permanence award, call our New York office at 212-964-9292 today or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation.
