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How Our New York City Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Can Help You

At Schotter Millican, our attorneys have a long history of representing injured workers throughout New York City. We are proud to serve local communities in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and beyond, providing personalized and attentive counsel to clients navigating an array of complex workers’ compensation matters.

Our New York City workers’ compensation attorneys can assist you with any of the following:

  • Workplace Injury Claims in New York City: It can happen to anyone—and it often does. A sudden workplace accident can lead to debilitating injuries, leaving you unable to return to work for weeks, months, or even years. Regardless of the type of accident or the industry you work in, you could be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you were injured in an on-the-job accident.
  • NYC Construction Accident Compensation: The construction industry sees the most on-the-job accidents and work-related injuries of any occupation. In New York, most injured construction workers have the right to file for workers’ compensation and recover benefits for related expenses, such as medical care costs and lost income.
  • Vehicle-Related Workers' Comp Claims in NYC: Truck drivers, delivery drivers, and other workers who spend considerable time on the road are at a heightened risk of being involved in work-related accidents. Whether you drive for a living or were injured while running an errand for your boss, you could be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
  • Healthcare Professionals' Workers' Comp in NYC: Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers spend long hours on their feet, working with various types of equipment, and in close contact with potentially harmful infectious diseases. Those who sustain repetitive strain injuries, are involved in workplace accidents, or are otherwise injured in the course of their employment may be entitled to workers’ compensation.
  • Repetitive Strain Injury Claims in New York: Over time, repetitive movements and work-related tasks can lead to serious and even debilitating injuries. In New York, workers’ compensation covers certain repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, lateral epicondylitis (“tennis elbow”), and more.
  • Occupational Exposure and NYC Workers' Comp: Exposure to harmful chemicals, toxic substances, and infectious diseases or germs at work can lead to an array of debilitating health conditions. In New York, workers’ compensation covers illnesses and injuries resulting from occupational exposure, such as lung conditions, brain damage, infections, and cancer.
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Contact Schotter Millican to Learn More

We strive to be a resource for injured workers who want to learn more about their legal rights and options. Our New York City workers’ compensation lawyers offer free initial consultations and can provide you with the information you need to move forward with your claim. Our multi-lingual staff serves clients from English-, Spanish-, and Polish-speaking communities and can discuss your case with you in person or over the phone.

Even if you are unsure whether you have a workers’ compensation case, we encourage you to reach out to our firm right away. Several deadlines could apply to your situation—the sooner you contact us, the better.

Call (718) 550-0610 or submit a free online case evaluation form today. Hablamos español; mowimy po polsku. You owe zero legal fees until we recover compensation for you.

Hablamos Español. Mówimy po polsku. We can talk to you in English, Spanish, and Polish.

What Sets Us Apart From The Rest?

Schotter Millican, LLP is here to help you get the results you need with a team you can trust.
  • We'll Be Your Resource
    Workers' Compensation can be confusing, but we're here to make sure you have everything you need.
  • When Others Quit, We Persist
    We'll push farther for our clients - when other firms may throw in the towel, we'll dig in deeper.
  • Activism Backed With Heart
    We have been involved in worker activism for decades, and we care deeply about you and your case.
  • We're Used to Winning
    Our attorneys have a long history of large appellate wins, so you can feel confident in our experience.
  • Videography Training for IME

    You will be trained by us to know how to videotape the independent medical examinations (IME) to protect your rights.

  • We Take Complex Cases
    We're not afraid of a challenge, and we'll use our experience to win even the most complicated cases.

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