Staten Island Workers' Compensation Attorney

Your Right to Compensation

You have a right to Workers' Compensation if you are injured on the job.  This means that no matter what the circumstances of your employment is - being illegally paid off the books, are even if you were injured and continued to work - you still have the right to make a claim.  It is critical that you protect yourself and your family in such a situation and get assistance from a Staten Island Workers' Compensation lawyer to fight for you.  Each case is unique and with the help of a lawyer from Katz, Leidman, Grossman, Wolfe & Freund it can be determined how to move forward with your claim.

Workers' Compensation Lawyer in Staten Island

Don't be taken advantage of by your employer.  You work hard every day to assist the company in making a profit and the law provides for you to be protected if you are injured at work.  If someone is asking you not to make a claim, you should be concerned.  There could be some legal issue that the employer is trying to hide, or avoiding an increase of premiums.  This is possibly understandable, but there is no excuse for denying your worker the right to medical care and wages if injured, among other possible types of claims.

If you or a loved one was injured at work, don't hesitate to contact a workers' compensation lawyer from Katz, Leidman, Grossman, Wolfe & Freund to help you in making your claim.  It is important to have legal representation in such cases, as in many cases claims are denied, or they are less than you could really receive with the help of a lawyer that understands all of the laws and rules regarding Workers' Compensation.  There is no initial cost and the judge will determine the payment to the firm, and it is usually between 7 - 15%.  The amount you receive with the attorney's assistance usually far exceed what you could receive on your own, even including the fees.  Most clients are referred by other law firms or by friends or co-workers.  This is an indicator of the quality of the work provided by this outstanding law firm.