Many people filing New York Worker's Compensation claims think that they can find their own way through the claims process and deal with any issues that may arise without getting a lawyer specializing in workers compensation law involved in their case. Unfortunately in New York State, that is about as far from the truth as you can get. In a 2009 article in the New York Times, the New York State Workers' Compensation system was

Report and File Your Workers Compensation Claim Right Away At McMahon, Kublick & Smith, we cannot stress enough the importance of reporting a workplace injury to your immediate supervisor or manager as soon as it happens. The next thing you should immediately do is file the appropriate paperwork with the New York State Workers Compensation Board. We hear from new clients all the time that they did not file a workers compensation claim or report

ERISA Disability Claims & Denial of Benefits In 1974, the US Congress passed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) in order to protect employee pensions, investments, and benefits. Originally conceived with protecting employee workplace rights, it has mushroomed into a much more complex law that at the end of the day favors employers more than employees. Navigating ERISA benefits claims and denial of benefits requires the help of an experienced workplace injury and benefits

What are the Most Common Injuries for Worker's Compensation Claims? Would you believe the answer is simple overexertion? Overexertion can present itself in virtually any kind of job, including white collar office jobs, building trades, warehouse and delivery jobs, auto repair shops, you name it. But some jobs carry a high risk of injury than others. What is overexertion? Simply, it is when your regular physical activity goes above and beyond your body's normative capabilities