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New York Workers CompensationThe New York State Workers' Compensation Law was enacted in the early 20th century to address an increasing frequency of workplace injuries associated with industrial development. Prior to the enactment of the workers' comp law, workers injured on the job often did not receive adequate medical care and were not provided with wage replacement benefits if out of work.

Tips from Connors & Ferris to assist you with a New York State Worker'sCompensation Claim. Taking actions like these can help your case proceed more smoothly. Applies if you are out of work because of disability or working at reduced earnings (making less money) because of your disability.

Workers' Compensation Law requires up-to-date medical evidence demonstrating your disability and/or your restrictions related to injuries with a doctor's visit every 8 to 12 weeks.At your first doctor visit, disclose to the doctor information regarding any and all past injuries, treatment, etc. for body parts, systems and sites for which you are treating under your workers' compensation claim.

Social Security Disability (SSD) is a federal disability program for injured or sick workers who, because of their medical/mental conditions or disabilities, are unable to maintain substantial and gainful activity. A person's disability under the Social Security Disability system does not have to be the result of a work injury.

Personal Injury cases occur when an individual is "seriously injured" and can show that someone other than themselves or their employer, is legally responsible for their injury(ies).

When this is the case, individuals can receive monetary compensation for the loss of past, present and future income in addition to being compensated for the pain and suffering associated with their serious injury, as well as the loss of enjoyment of life and the loss of their ability to continue meaningful relationships with others.

When you choose Connors & Ferris to represent you in your Workers' Compensation or Social Security case, you are selecting one of New York State's largest disability law firms, solely committed to serving injured workers.

Connors & Ferris was founded in 2001 by Greg Connors and Tom Ferris with the simple principle in mind that injured workers deserve the best representation possible from knowledgeable attorneys with a friendly and helpful support staff.Connors & Ferris has helped thousands of injured workers in NYC and Western New York achieve results in the claims that they deserve.