Injured at your workplace in New York? It is within your best interest to report the injury and/or accident that caused the injury to your employer as soon as you can. This will protect your rights under New York workers' comp laws, as well as your employer.

While reporting the injury right away is recommended, you do have a deadline to report injuries. According to New York law, employees must report injuries within 30 days of the incident. You also have a two-year statute of limitations to file a claim if their injury resulted in additional damages. This might seem like a long time, but it can come and go quickly, especially if you are being treated and seriously injured.

Continue reading for further information about filing and reporting work-related injuries. However, if you've suffered a workplace injury, speak with an NY workers comp lawyer to discuss your options for compensation.

The law offices of Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law can consult with you regarding your case and offer you a plan of action to successfully resolve it. Call us today for more information.

Do Not Delay Notifying Your Employer About A Workplace Injury

If you had an accident at work, do not wait to notify your employer. Most employees believe they don't need to tell anyone for a variety of reasons. Two common reasons include:

• Worker doesn't believe the injury is serious. They may believe the injury is minor and will heal on its own. They also do not want to cause any issues with their employer.
• Workers believe they could lose their job. The employee may fear losing their jobs in the event of an accident related to their employment.

If you don't file your claim in a timely manner or don't know your legal rights and obligations, your claim may be completely rejected, your lost wage benefits may be reduced or suspended, and your access to medical care may be lost.

The Significance of Reporting Your Workplace Injury in New York ASAP

Your ability to get benefits for an injury you sustain at work is in jeopardy, even if it appears to be a minor injury at the time. Even if the issue started at work, failing to report an injury could result in your claim for benefits being denied if you later develop symptoms.

Because of the complexity of the laws surrounding New York workers' compensation, employees may not be aware of their rights and obligations.  Any employee who feels they may have a work-related illness or has experienced an injury at work should notify their employer right away. After doing this, it's always a good idea to get in touch with a workers' compensation lawyer in New York, especially if the insurance company rejects your initial claim.

Your employer must also report your illness or injury to the New York Workers' Compensation Board and its insurance, in addition to you fulfilling certain reporting obligations. Remember to notify your employer right away if you are engaged in an event, no matter how small.

Make Sure To Notify Your Employer in WRITING

You would think that notifying your employer about your injury can be a verbal notification. You are wrong. If you do not provide a written notification of your injury, a supervisor or your boss can always claim they "don't remember" or "forgot" that you ever gave them notice. Avoid placing yourself in a position where you have to go before a judge to hear your case and determine the truth in the matter.

To ensure everything is documented and you can prove your claims, putting your notification in writing leaves a documented note that you suffered an injury on a specific day and there is no disputing that you told your employer you were hurt.

Get In Contact With Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury at work in New York, you are entitled to workers' comp benefits. Let us provide the support you need to ensure you receive these benefits.

For a free consultation, give us a call today. Legal fees are only paid if you are awarded damages for your injury.