Are You Protecting Your Rights After a Work Injury?
By Rosalind Asch-Hobeck
Do You Know What to Do After Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you’ve suffered a work-related injury but haven’t yet hired an experienced workers’ compensation attorney or attended your first hearing, how can you be sure the Judge is aware of all your injuries and conditions? The truth is—you can’t.
Did you know you must complete and submit a C-3 form and a C-3.3 form to the Workers’ Compensation Board? Have you checked your electronic case folder to see what’s officially on record? Do you even know what an electronic case folder is or what documents need to be filed to protect your rights? If not, you’re not alone—but failing to take these steps could put your case in jeopardy.
Are All Your Injuries Properly Documented in Your Case?
If you miss your hearing—whether by phone, virtually, or in person—and don’t have legal representation, your case could be closed for failure to prosecute. Even if the court establishes your claim for certain injuries, what about the injuries and benefits that weren’t addressed? Many times, emergency room records only document the most obvious injuries at the time of treatment. What if additional pain or injuries emerge later—how will you ensure they’re covered?
What happens if your case is closed before all your injuries are addressed? How do you get another hearing? How do you make sure you’re receiving the medical care and benefits you deserve?
Missing a Hearing? Here’s What Happens Next
If you miss your hearing—whether by phone, virtually, or in person—and don’t have legal representation, your case could be closed for failure to prosecute. Even if the court establishes your claim for certain injuries, what about the injuries and benefits that weren’t addressed? Many times, emergency room records only document the most obvious injuries at the time of treatment. What if additional pain or injuries emerge later—how will you ensure they’re covered?
What happens if your case is closed before all your injuries are addressed? How do you get another hearing? How do you make sure you’re receiving the medical care and benefits you deserve?
The Workers’ Compensation Board Website: A Resource, Not a Replacement for Legal Help
The Workers’ Compensation Board website (www.wcb.ny.gov) offers helpful and valuable information, but navigating the system alone can be confusing and overwhelming. Meanwhile, your employer and their insurance company will have legal representation—shouldn’t you?
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