Things You Need to Know if You Are Hurt at Work:
Most accidents occur at work. If you are injured at work, the insurance company for your
employer is responsible for paying medical bills and any loss wages associated with your injury.
1) Document the Accident
Notify your employer and/or supervisor an accident occurred and take pictures of the area where it occurred. Be sure to take pictures of your injury as well. Take note of who was around at the time of the incident, in case they need to be called upon as a witness during your claim. The more documentation, the better.
2) Getting Your Claim Started
File a two-page form, known as a C-3 form, with your employer and the NYS Workers Compensation Board (WCB). You can obtain the C-3 form from the NYS Workers Compensation Board website here. Filing of a C-3 will index your claim with the WCB. The WBC is responsible for the administration of your claim. Seek out the knowledge of an attorney regarding your case, at Dall Vechia & Kraft, P.C. consultations are free.
3) Knowing Your Numbers
Each claim will have two numbers. The WBC will forward a Notice of Indexing, which contains a WCB Case Number, to your attorney and your employer’s insurance company. The insurance company will also forward a Carrier Case Number, that hospitals and treatment centers will use for billing. We recommend documenting and saving these numbers, as they are necessary to recover and file information regarding your claim. Injured workers are not responsible for any medical bills.
4) Getting a Hearing
Generally, the WCB will schedule a hearing to determine the nature of your injury (based on the findings of your physician), period of disability associated with your injury, and to confirm the insurance company has paid you the correct rate of compensation during your recovery.
5) Your Settlement
Lawyer’s fees for representation are paid by the insurance company assigned to the claim and authorized by the Workers Compensation
If you are injured at work, contact us right away.
You can do so by email at staff@dallvechiakraftlaw.com
or telephone at (845) 331-5111
or (845) 471-5111.
We are conveniently located in Kingston, Poughkeepsie and Saugerties for a free consultation/appointment.