Workers Compensation Overview

Workers compensation in NY provides benefits to most workers, full and part-time, who receive any form of compensation for their work. You do not have to work for a large company to be able to file a New York workers compensation claim. In fact, even domestic employees working for private families can file a NY workers compensation claim, provided they work at least 40 hours per week.

Not all workers qualify for benefits

The law itemizes a number of situations where individuals do not qualify for workers compensation in New York, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Volunteers working for nonprofit organizations who receive no compensation of any kind
• Certain cases of individuals working for religious or charitable institutions in exchange for aid
• New York City workers, such as police officers, firefighters, and sanitation workers, who are covered under different areas of the law

While some cases are straightforward, it makes sense to seek the services of New York workers compensation lawyers to help determine the validity of each case.

How our New York workers compensation lawyers can help

The NY workers compensation lawyers at Klein Wagner and Morris LLP understand all the nuances and intricacies of state laws governing often complicated workers compensation issues. And, if you do not qualify under the law, a NY workers compensation lawyer at Klein Wagner and Morris LLP can often help find other resources to help you get the financial support you need. We provide support for the following workers compensation areas:

If you have been injured on the job, contact us

Do not rely on the advice of friends or family to decide how to proceed when you have sustained an on-the job injury. Contact the social security disability lawyers of Klein Wagner and Morris LLP by calling one of our four New York offices, or use our handy online form to tell us a little about your legal issues.