1. Report your injury to your employer immediately. Tell your supervisor and make sure the incident is documented. A verbal report is not enough — always request written acknowledgment when possible. 2. Seek medical treatment right away. Your doctor must state clearly that your injuries are work-related. This language is crucial: “Patient’s injury is causally related to work.” Without it, insurers often deny claims automatically. 3. File Form C-3 with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. This officially starts your case. Delay in filing leads to delay in benefits. 4. Follow all medical instructions. Missed appointments or gaps in treatment can be used to argue your injury isn’t serious. 5. Keep all documents organized. Accident reports, medical notes, disability slips, prescriptions, transportation receipts — everything matters. 6. Contact a workers compensation lawyer immediately. Insurance companies search for reasons to reduce or deny benefits. Legal representation dramatically increases approval rates, appeal success, and permanent award amounts. Cass & Peters handles everything: filing forms, presenting medical evidence, fighting denials, obtaining lost wages, and ensuring you receive all benefits under New York law.

Benefit Category	New York 2025 Data	NYC High-Risk Jobs	Common Problems & Delays
Weekly Cash Benefit Range	$275–$1,145 depending on pre-injury wage	Construction, delivery, home health aides	Disputes over average weekly wage calculations
Medical Coverage	100% of authorized treatment covered by carrier	Hospitals, nursing homes, warehouse work	Carrier refusing MRI/specialists or pushing “light duty” too early
Time to First Wage Check	Average 3–8 weeks after claim acceptance	All hourly and tipped workers	Late employer reports, missing medical notes, carrier “investigation” delays
Initial Claim Denial Rate	~29% of claims face some form of denial	Construction, restaurant, gig economy workers	Disputes about accident details, “pre-existing condition” arguments
Appeal / Hearing Success with Lawyer	Over 80% see improved outcomes	Union and non-union employees citywide	Unrepresented workers missing deadlines or not providing proper evidence

If you were injured on the job anywhere in New York City — construction sites, restaurants, delivery work, office settings, transportation, healthcare, warehouses, or maintenance — you may be eligible for significant workers compensation benefits. Filing your claim correctly is critical, and having legal representation dramatically strengthens your case. Cass & Peters fights for injured workers to secure maximum benefits, protect against retaliation, challenge improper denials, and ensure timely medical care and wage payments. Call (212) 349-3420 or visit 225 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 for a free consultation. Proudly serving workers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and all of NYC.

Resumen en Español: Si se lesionó trabajando en Nueva York, tiene derecho a recibir tratamiento médico, pagos por salarios perdidos y beneficios adicionales según la ley estatal. Presentar el reclamo correctamente es esencial para evitar demoras o negaciones. Cass & Peters ayuda a trabajadores lesionados a obtener todos los beneficios disponibles y a enfrentar a compañías de seguros cuando intentan reducir o negar un reclamo. Llame al (212) 349-3420 para una consulta gratis.