Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.

It is important to make sure your employer is aware of your injury. Afterwards, you can file a claim using Form (C-3) with the New York State Board of Workers’ Compensation. Deadlines are sensitive so do not delay. If you have any questions, our legal team is here for support.

Claims are denied for many reasons but the number one reason is making a mistake during the application process. Other reasons may include missing a deadline, missing important information, or not meeting the criteria. If your claim was denied, call our experienced attorneys today for a free evaluation.

In some cases, a worker does not have to have a physical accident to qualify for workers' comp benefits. Many conditions that may be covered include back problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, mental health issues, among others.

Each application is unique and so will the process time. However, the normal time for processing an SSD application is anywhere from 3 to 5 months.

Fortunately, New York Workers’ Compensation provides financial support for workers who suffer a spinal injury in the workplace.

If you've been hurt at work or if you've become ill because of an exposure that occurred at work, it's important to notify your employer. While you can certainly step in to their office to discuss the matter, be sure to include a written notice detailing the injury or illness. Keep a copy of this letter for your records.

Yes, if you've received a workers' comp denial, you do have the right to file an appeal. However, in order to win the appeal, the evidence needed to support the claim must be collected and provided in front of a judge. Our legal team handles workers' comp appeals regularly. Call to learn about how our legal team can help you with your appeal.

Yes, conditions or illnesses that occur over a long period of time are covered by workers’ compensation too. To learn more, contact our legal team.

Yes, understanding the proper steps to take after a work-related injury can prove to be crucial in your efforts to file a workers' compensation claim. Our legal team can help you through the application process to ensure it's filled out correctly.

As your lawyer, it will be up to us to fully and completely present your case so that the Social Security reviewers, doctors, and judges decide that you meet the requirements of the program and approve your claim to benefits.

Absolutely. If you need to start the appeals process and don't know where to start, contact our law firm.

Workers' compensation should pay for all medical bills that relate to the on the job injury or illness.

Our attorneys represent workers in all industries and professions in New York. Whether you were hurt in a construction accident or injured at the office, we are here to help you recover the compensation that you deserve.

Our past clients have been injured at work by slip and fall accidents, ladder falls, crane accidents, scaffolding collapses, mining, falling objects, and much more.

Workers’ comp is supposed to be “no-fault” meaning that with very few exceptions, anyone hurt on the job should be covered by the insurance policy even if their own actions caused the accident and injury to occur. It doesn’t matter what exactly caused their injury.

The federal Social Security program encompasses a number of programs that protect against poverty, old age, disability, unemployment, and others. Because the laws governing disability benefits is really complex, visit our site for a quick overview. https://thedisabilityguys.com/social-security-disability/

Absolutely. If you are ill and it can be shown that you became ill because of your job, workers' compensation will pay for your medical expenses.

Workers' compensation covers all injuries that occur on the job and illnesses as well. Claim denials are not based on the type of injury. Instead, denials are based on mistakes made on the claim form or because of a lack of medical evidence to support the claim.

Medical records, photographs, the contact information of any witnesses to the accident, and insurance paperwork are all important records to keep. These records may help to ensure that a claim is approved and paid.

Anytime that a worker is injured or becomes ill because of their work they have the right to seek compensation for their medical bills through workers' comp.

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