Bronx Corrections Officer Workers’ Comp Lawyer
Working in a correctional facility means you face some unique risks on the job, but that doesn’t mean you should face difficulty getting the workers’ compensation you need after you’re injured. A Bronx corrections officer workers’ comp lawyer can work to get you the compensation you deserve.
Some careers can put you in harm’s way on a daily basis. Those who work as corrections officers fall into this category. But no matter how dangerous the job can be, corrections workers’ in New York have a right to file a workers’ compensation claim when they’re hurt on the job.
Finkelstein, Meirowitz & Eidlisz, LLP believe you should be treated with respect when you’ve been injured. If you were hurt and are thinking about filing a claim, working with a Bronx corrections officer workers’ comp lawyer from our firm will help you get the compensation you need.
Dealing with the Insurance Company
When the time comes to file a claim, many injured corrections officers are shocked to find that the insurance company is focused on paying out as little money as possible—not protecting injured workers. Insurance companies are businesses, after all, so they protect their profits above all else.
Without an attorney, you may find yourself pressured into accepting a settlement that doesn’t offer you the financial relief you need. Or you may find that, between your employer downplaying your injuries and the insurance company working to avoid paying you, you are denied a settlement altogether.
Having an attorney will safeguard you through the negotiation process so the insurers will work with you the way they’re supposed to.
Getting It Done Right and on Time
When it comes to filing a workers’ compensation claim, timing and precision are everything. New York has a strict statute of limitations regarding how quickly you need to file your claim. Without an attorney, you may not be aware of such important deadlines.
Additionally, you may not know the correct way to file your paperwork, causing your claim to be denied due to rookie mistakes.
Benefits You Could Recover
With the paperwork filed and the evidence compiled, the next step will be to negotiate for damages in your claim. Often, those who choose to forego qualified legal assistance miss the opportunity to recover some significant benefits they may not have even thought to ask for.
Luckily, when you work with a Bronx corrections officer workers’ comp lawyer, this won’t be an issue.
When you file a claim, you may be able to seek the following damages to help you manage your life after sustaining injuries at a correctional facility:
- Medical coverage
- Lost wages for time you had to take away from working as a corrections officer
- Compensation for any wages you may lose in the future
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Compensation for permanent disabilities
Allow Our Team to Fight for You
As a corrections officer, you deserve to be protected and cared for when you’ve suffered an injury. Don’t try to handle the complicated claims process on your own. Instead, allow Finkelstein, Meirowitz & Eidlisz, LLP to shoulder that responsibility for you.
Don’t wait to get in touch with us about your accident. To speak with a Bronx corrections officer workers’ comp lawyer, give our office a call at 212-385-9190 or head to the bottom of this page to fill out our online contact form.