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Once you get injured, or learn that your disabling condition is related to your job, you must give written notice to your employer within 30 days. Many employers have a report form for you to complete, but your letter or note to them can be sufficient

You also must file a C-3 claim form with the Workers’ Compensation Board within 2 years. When you come to us, we will help to complete the necessary forms and will make sure that it is filed promptly with the Workers’ Compensation Board.

It is not a good idea to wait. Give your notice and file your claim right away. It strengthens your credibility and expedites your benefits.

But what if 30 days have already passed, and you have only given oral notice? You should still file your claim. The requirement for written notice is often excused, and just having told your Employer/Supervisor about it is often good enough. There are even some situations where late notice is excused even if you did not give any type of notice to your Employer/Supervisor within 30 days. Also, in some situations even if the notice was not given until long after. Of course, you should always give written notice of the accident and injury as soon as possible. Even if the 30 days have passed, and even if you have already previously told your employer about it. It is imperative that the necessary steps are followed when an injury or occupational illness occur. First, you should notify your employer verbally or in writing within 30 days of the injury. You must file a Workers’ Compensation Board form C-3, (Employee’s claim) for compensation. This is a New York State form that must be filed within two years of the injury. In the case of an occupational illness such as, carpal tunnel syndrome, you have 2 years from when you realized it was work related or the first medical report from the doctor supporting the carpal tunnel syndrome as work related. You should seek medical care as soon as possible from a Physician who will t is imperative that the necessary steps are followed when an injury or occupational illness occur. First, you should notify your employer verbally or in writing within 30 days of the injury. You must file a Workers’ Compensation Board form C-3, (Employee’s claim) for compensation. This is a New York State form that must be filed within two years of the injury. In the case of an occupational illness such as, carpal tunnel syndrome, you have 2 years from when you realized it was work related or the first medical report from the doctor supporting the carpal tunnel syndrome as work related. You should seek medical care as soon as possible from a Physician who will

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It is imperative that the necessary steps are followed when an injury or occupational illness occur. First, you should notify your employer verbally or in writing within 30 days of the injury. You must file a Workers’ Compensation Board form C-3, (Employee’s claim) for compensation. This is a New York State form that must be filed within two years of the injury. In the case of an occupational illness such as, carpal tunnel syndrome, you have 2 years from when you realized it was work related or the first medical report from the doctor supporting the carpal tunnel syndrome as work related. You should seek medical care as soon as possible from a Physician who will

For this reason alone, obtaining professional representation to assist in securing benefits in Workers’ Compensation is not only a bargain but also a sensible step to insure your rights.

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Virtually every work-related injury requiring medical treatment will be the subject of a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge at the N.Y.S. Workers’ Compensation Board. More serious injuries, such as those resulting in surgery, those causing on-going lost time from work, and cases which involve permanency may require as many as 6 hearings over 2 years. Your employer is represented by Attorneys from the insurance company. While there is no requirement for an injured worker to be represented, it makes sense to obtain professional advice concerning a workplace injury or illness. Under the N.Y.S. Workers’ Compensation Law, the worker cannot be charged a fee for a consultation in connection with a Workers’ Compensation injury. It is an extra-ordinary system that provides cost-free medical and legal services