Stephen B. Kaufman Case Study

From chefs to construction jobbers, employees in New York risk work injuries every day, and the Bronx personal injury law firm Stephen B. Kaufman, P.C., wants you to be prepared if it happens to you. Attorney Kaufman, an experienced premises liability lawyer in New York, is devoted to protecting the rights of injured workers throughout New York City, because he knows the impact a workplace injury can have on your life.

Attorney Kaufman recommends taking these steps immediately when you get hurt at work.

Seek Medical Attention: Whether it’s simple first aid or emergency room treatment, get it as quickly as possible. Unless it is an emergency, you must use a Workers’ Compensation Board-authorized medical care provider. You can call [phone], the State Workers’ Compensation Board, to find out whether a provider is authorized. If your employer does not contest your case, they or their insurance carrier will pay for your medical services.
Giving written notice within 30 days of your accident protects your right to collect workers' compensation benefits.
Fill Out A Claim Form: If you lose time from work, you need to claim benefits by completing Form C-3 and mailing it to the Workers' Compensation Board office nearest you. If you don’t file a claim within two years of your injury date, you cannot recover benefits.
Bronx attorney Stephen B. Kaufman, P.C. offers extensive legal experience and personal service to injured workers. If you are denied benefits, he and his legal team will fight for you to receive all you deserve. Even if you’re not covered by workers’ compensation, you may have other grounds to recover for your injuries, such as premises liability claims. Attorney Kaufman knows it’s important to keep a steady income during an injury, so he works hard to get compensation for