All states have enacted workers' compensation laws. Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides a replacement for lost wages and medical benefits to an employment who is injured at work or during the course of his or her employment.
In exchange, the employee relinquishes the right to bring a lawsuit against the employer for a tort claim or negligence.
Workers' comp is also intended to provide payments to employees for permanent or temporary disabilities.
In most states, it is against the law for an employer to fire an employee for reporting an injury covered under workers' compensation.
Contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer in Putnam County, New York if you were injured at work or during the course of your employment.
The NELA strives toward a world where employees are paid a living wage, that is free of employment discrimination, harassment or wrongful termination.
Attorney Referral Service in Putnam County, NY - The Putnam County Bar Association has established an attorney referral service to help individuals and businesses find a local attorney in Carmel, New York, and the surrounding areas of Putnam County. The Attorney Referral Service screens the attorneys for their good standing without the New York State Bar Association and experience in a particular practice area of the law.