Staten Island Workers Compensation Attorney

Knee, Shoulder & Elbow Injuries

Joint injuries are particularly difficult to handle medically.  Even though medical science has made great advances with replacement joints, ordinarily this is only done when the individual reaches a certain age, as the joints do not last a lifetime.  Efforts are made to fix the damaged knee, shoulder or elbow, but it can take months or even years before they begin to function without pain.  In some cases, it is not possible to repair the joint, such as serious car accidents or work accidents when the joint it shattered.  In these cases, it is critical that you have legal representation from a Staten Island workers compensation lawyer to help you in making your workers compensation claim.  If you injury occurred at work, representation from Katz, Leidman, Grossman, Wolfe & Freund can solve the problem for you of getting a fair settlement after such a serious injury.

Workers Compensation Lawyer in Staten Island

These accidents happen in car accidents, slip & fall accidents, trip & fall accidents as well as in serious car or motorcycle accidents.  When another person is at fault, you have the right to make a workers compensation claim.  These claims vary greatly in settlement amounts, as it is based on the degree of injury that was suffered by the victim.  It is vital to have legal representation in such a case, whether it is work-related or occurred in another type of accident.  At Katz, Leidman, Grossman, Wolfe & Freund, the legal team is very familiar with getting monetary compensation for joint injuries, and has expert witnesses if necessary.  In many cases, insurance companies are working to reduce the compensation amount paid; they are profit-oriented companies. 

Don't take the risk of accepting a quick settlement, as you may discover later that you have been taken advantage of by the insurance company.  Don't discuss your injury with any insurance investigator without first contacting a workers compensation lawyer from Katz, Leidman, Grossman, Wolfe & Freund to determine whether this is a fair settlement amount.  The chances are high that it absolutely isn't.  The firm is dedicated to fighting for maximum compensation for those suffering knee, elbow and shoulder injuries, whether in a job-related accident, or other type of accident in which another person, company or city is at fault.