Seeking Legal Compensation for a Workplace Injury in New York

Filing a Workplace Injury Claim in New York 

When filing a claim for a workplace injury under New York law, there are a few specific steps to be followed.  You must present certain documentation to make sure that your claim is processed correctly and efficiently. Here are the key items you should present to the Worker’s Compensation Board when filing a workers' compensation claim in New York – 

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Your Notice to Your Employer Regarding Your Injury

Immediate notification about your injury to your employer as soon as possible about the injury. You can give this notice orally or in writing. However, a written notice is preferred and will make your process quicker. Please not that you must provide a written notice to your employer within 30 days of the accident or onset of the injury. The notice should include details about how, when, and where the injury occurred.

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Submit an Employee Claim Form (Form C-3)

Complete the Employee Claim (C-3) form to get started with your compensation claim process. This can be done online or by filling out a paper form. Detail your personal information, employer information, details about the injury, and how it happened on this form. Be as specific as possible regarding the circumstances of your injury. You can consult your lawyer on how you should fill this form effectively. 

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Presenting Medical Evidence

Submit your medical report with the support of your treating doctor that details the nature and extent of your injury. In addition to this, detail the treatments provided, and the doctor’s conclusion on whether the injury is work-related. If your treatment is ongoing, provide additional medical documentation as needed – follow-up reports, test results, and records of other treatment.

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Witness Statements (If Any)

If you had witnesses at the event of your accident or injury, you must collect statements from them that support your account of what happened. Your lawyer can help you get the necessary clearance to obtain these witness statements. 

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Accident Reports

Obtain a copy of your accident report, if one was filed with your employer. Obtain a copy of this report as part of your documentation.

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Detailed Wage Information

It’s important to collect information about your wages. These can be your recent pay stubs or other documentation that shows your earnings prior to your injury. This information is what will be used to calculate compensation benefits.

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Provide Supporting Documentation to Help Your Claim

Any additional supporting documentation that can help substantiate your claim should be provided when filing your claim. Get the support of your attorney to find out what these are for your case. They maybe photographs of your injury or the accident scene, correspondence with your employer about the injury, or any other relevant evidence.

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Submitting Your Claim

Make sure you submit the completed Form C-3 and all supporting documentation to the New York State Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) promptly. You can get this done online, by mail, or in person at a WCB office.

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Follow-up and Cooperate with Future Requests of Documentation

Cooperate with any future requests from the WCB or your employer’s insurance carrier for additional information about your injury. There may also be requests for additional medical examinations. You must also attend all scheduled hearings and provide any additional information as required.

Always seek the expertise and guidance of a skilled workplace injury lawyer in NYC if you or someone you know needs to file a worker’s compensation claim. This will make sure that you will get the best outcome from the process.

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‍You can get in touch with a reputable accident lawyer in New York by calling (212) 497-2421. Or you may schedule an in-person meeting with an lawyer here.