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Our legal team has a detailed knowledge of New York workers’ compensation and Social Security disability law, including a unique perspective gained from our founder’s past experience serving as defense counsel for dozens of workers’ compensation insurance firms. You can rest easy knowing that we have the skills necessary to handle your claim.
Our firm’s reputation is unparalleled throughout the Big Apple. When you choose to work with us, you’re getting the benefit of respected representation from one of the leading workers’ compensation and Social Security disability firms in the state.
At O’Connor Law, we understand how vital our work is to your future. We’re committed to fighting for your right to benefits while providing you with the support you need to navigate this difficult time in your life. You will always feel like you are our top priority.
We’re compassionate and empathetic, but far from being a pushover. We’re an iron fist in a velvet glove and will aggressively advocate for your interests—even if that means litigation is necessary to protect your right to benefits.
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At O’Connor Law, we understand the pain and frustration that can accompany a life-changing injury or illness. Whether you’re seeking New York workers’ compensation benefits or need to apply for Social Security disability, we’ll fight for your rights so you can focus on what matters most: taking care of your health and the ones you love.
When an injury or illness has left you unable to work, you’re facing an uncertain future. How will you access the medical care you need? How will you pay your rent and continue to put food on the table? What happens if you’re faced with unexpected expenses?
At O’Connor Law, we know that workers compensation and Social Security disability benefits play a vital role in providing a sense of financial stability when disaster strikes. Let us alleviate some of your fear and anxiety by helping you to access the benefits you need for yourself and your family in New York.
You’ve worked hard your whole life, and we believe you deserve to be taken care of in your time of need. If you’ve been hurt in a work-related accident or are struggling with the effects of a repetitive stress injury related to your employment, the New York workers compensation system provides vital medical care and wage replacement benefits.
Although some workers comp claims are settled quickly, cases involving serious injuries or substantial time missed from work can be quite complex. If your employer is contesting the seriousness of your injuries, we can document your condition and appeal your denial with the Workers Compensation Board.
Social Security disability benefits provide monthly cash payments to individuals who suffer from serious medical conditions limiting their ability to work full-time. The program is funded by the Social Security taxes paid by all part-time and full-time workers.
If your condition has left you unable to work, we can assist you in preparing your initial application for benefits or navigating the appeals process. Don’t let small mistakes or simple omissions jeopardize your eligibility for the benefits you’ve been counting on.
At O’Connor Law, we take pride in our empathic and holistic approach to helping clients navigate one of the most challenging times in their lives. We’ll clearly explain your options and provide regular status updates on your case so you can make informed decisions about what happens next.
To get started, call our New York voffice today at (914) 595-4502 or take a moment to complete our online contact form. A member of our team will be in touch shortly to answer your questions and schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
A work injury or disability can be difficult. We’re sure you have questions. Don’t worry — we have answers.
Falling from high places is the number one most common construction accident, causing almost 35% of construction injuries. Falling Debris. Tools, building materials, pieces of scaffolding, or other supplies can do serious damage if they fall from significant heights and land on a worker.
All construction employees should be covered by an employer's workers' compensation insurance. Even if an employer fails to secure insurance the state has a safety net program called the uninsured employer fund that will pay the injured worker.
New York workers' compensation is a no-fault insurance system that provides medical treatment and weekly indemnity payments to employees who were hurt during the course or scope of their employment. If your injuries weren't caused by your employer or a coworker but, rather, by someone from another company who was simply working alongside you, you may have grounds to file a personal injury lawsuit against the person in question. You can file both from the same injury there is a 3rd party responsible for your workplace injury.
Yes, if you are injured on a business trip, you can likely receive workers' compensation. Generally, traveling on a business trip is a part of the duties of work and therefore covered by workers' comp.
Under New York law, psychological injuries only qualify for workers' compensation benefits if they were caused by an above-average amount of stress. In other words, employees must show that they faced a greater level of stress than other employees typically face
A case is ready for permanency when a doctor finds that you have reached maximum medical improvement. This is usually when no further treatment will make the condition better.
There is no time requirement for the length of employment to be covered by workers' compensation; it is only necessary that you be an employee. Some employees have filed a claim after decades of service, while some have been injured within minutes of starting a position and have received compensation benefits.
Payments to an injured worker are based upon the injured worker's average weekly wage and degree of disability.
Disability benefits are for injured men and women who suffer a nonwork-related injury. Workers' compensation benefits are for work-related injuries.
No. Unless there is a particular reason to do so, we recommend that the injured worker not accept a carrier nurse case manager's involvement. Doing so rarely results in any benefits to the claimant and usually results in benefits to the carrier.
Under the New York workers' compensation requirements, recipients of workers' comp benefits that are not receiving total disability are required to demonstrate they are looking for work within their restrictions. This requirement seems unfair to many injured New York workers, especially those who have suffered serious, debilitating injuries, but it is absolutely essential to comply with this requirement so as to not lose out on your benefits.
There is no time requirement for being covered by workers' compensation, it is only necessary that you be an employee. Some employees have filed a claim after decades of service, while some have been injured within minutes of being hired and have received compensation benefits.
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A person must have one or more medically determinable impairments that are expected to last 12 months or result in death, and will prevent the person from working. The persons age, education, and work experience will be taken into account. A person must prove that they can't return to work they have done in the past, and that they cannot perform any other work on a full time basis. That means a person must show they cannot do a simple unskilled job in which you can sit throughout the day.
The amount of your monthly disability benefit is based on your lifetime average earnings covered by Social Security. You can turn to the Social Security Administration Website (www.SSA.gov) to get your Social Security statement online.
Your children, including any children that you may have previously adopted, may qualify for Social Security disability benefits if you are disabled and if the child is under 18 years of age and unmarried. Your child can qualify if he or she is under the age of 19 and unmarried and attend high school on a full-time basis. If your child is 18 years of age or older and unmarried, and became disabled before they were 22 years old, they may be eligible for disability benefits.
It is calculated by taking your total earnings for the 52 weeks prior to your injury and dividing that by the number of days worked, giving you the average daily wage. The average daily wage is then subjected to a multiplier depending on the number of days worked, as provided for by Section 14 of the New York Workers' Compensation Law.
No, as of July 1, 2021 the Workers Compensation insurance companies must offer direct deposit for Worker's Compensation benefits.
SSDI isn't a needs-based program, which means you may have to pay taxes on a portion of your benefit payments if your income exceeds a certain amount. Though most SSDI recipients don't end up paying taxes on these payments because they don't make enough outside income to exceed this threshold, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA), roughly one-third of beneficiaries do pay some taxes—often due to other household income or a spouse's income.
Yes. If you're receiving workers' compensation benefits for a workplace injury or occupational illness, you may also be entitled to collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits if you qualify for the program.
