After an accident at work, you need to be sure that you have the right to workers’ compensation benefits. To determine if you are entitled to benefits, you should consult a New York workers’ compensation lawyer.
Workers’ compensation law is designed to protect employees who suffer injuries while working. Benefits can include medical care, disability payments, and vocational rehabilitation services. There are many different types of employers. Some have their own insurance programs, and others are self-insured.
In either case, your employer must comply with the requirements of workers’ compensation law. For example, your employer must provide you with a safe workplace and ensure that you are protected from job-related hazards. The employer must also ensure that you have access to proper health care, and pay the medical bills related to your injuries.
Some types of employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. For example, employers with 20 or more employees must carry workers’ compensation coverage. Employers with fewer than 20 employees must carry workers’ compensation coverage if the employees perform work at the employer’s place of business.
In addition to the employer, you may have a third party who is liable for your injuries. For example, a co-worker or a business owner may have been negligent, causing you injury. In that case, the third party may be held liable for workers’ compensation benefits.
An injured employee may receive workers’ compensation benefits through a workers’ compensation claim. An attorney can help you file the appropriate documents, and negotiate a settlement. If you do not receive benefits, you may have a right to bring a workers’ compensation lawsuit.
At the Law Offices of Mark A. Cantor, we have extensive experience handling workers’ compensation claims. Call us today to discuss your situation with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer. We are committed to helping our clients receive the benefits they are owed.
A study released earlier this month found that New York employers are paying out $3 billion in workers' compensation claims in 2018. The report found that there was a slight increase in the number of claims, but the average cost per claim decreased by 2.6 percent.
According to the report, the number of claims in the city rose 3.8 percent from 2017 to 2018. The report also found that the average compensation claim cost in the city was $16,945.
The report is the first to cover the cost of workers' compensation claims in the state for the past two years. The report noted that in 2018, there were about 10,000 new claims filed, compared to 9,000 in 2017.
According to the report, in 2018, employers paid $3.4 billion to about 300,000 claimants.
New York's workers' compensation program was established to provide temporary financial support for those who sustain injuries at work. The workers' compensation program is intended to ease the burden of lost wages for injured workers and their families.
While the workers' compensation system is designed to assist the injured worker, there are limits to how much an employer is obligated to pay.
The report shows that the highest average claim costs were for injuries to the knee, followed by the shoulder and lower back. The lowest average claim costs were for injuries to the hand and finger, followed by the eye and ear.
A number of factors can affect the amount of money an injured worker receives. These factors include the type of injury, the type of employer, the type of employment contract, and the type of insurance that is provided.
There are three basic types of insurance available to businesses. They are general liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation.
General liability insurance is designed to protect an employer against lawsuits related to personal injuries, property damage, and bodily injury. General liability policies typically cover claims of this nature.
Professional liability insurance is designed to protect an employer against claims related to legal malpractice or negligence.
Workers' compensation insurance is designed to protect an employer against lawsuits related to personal injuries, death, and property damage.
The report found that in 2018, the average claim cost was $16,945. The highest average claim costs were for knee injuries at $25,084. The lowest average claim costs were for back injuries at $10,632.
At the Law Offices of Mark A. Cantor, we have extensive experience handling workers' compensation claims. Call us today to discuss your situation with an experienced workers' compensation lawyer. We are committed to helping our clients receive the benefits they are owed.
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