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Navigating Workers Comp Claims

Since employers carry workers compensation insurance, you may think you do not need an attorney for a workers compensation claim. Depending on the circumstances, you may not need a lawyer. If you suffered a minor injury and did not miss much or any work, you would not need a lawyer. When your employer agrees that your injury occurred at work, you may also not need an attorney's help.

What Types of Situations Often Require Legal Help?

Here are a few reasons you should consider hiring a lawyer:

The NY State Workers Compensation Board website has more detailed information that can answer questions you may have about workers compensation claims.

What Advantages Do Workers Compensation Lawyers Offer?

An attorney can help you file your claim and gather the necessary documentation to support your case. In addition, a skilled workers compensation lawyer will handle negotiations with the insurance company and can request a hearing, if necessary. If third party negligence resulted in your injury, your attorney can also help you sue and recover compensation from the responsible party.

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