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 Suffolk 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.
Lawyer Referral Service in Suffolk County, NY - The Suffolk County Bar Association sponsors a Lawyer Referral Services from its office in Hauppauge, New York. The service helps individuals and businesses in Hauppauge and Suffolk County find a qualified attorney in their community. Local attorneys that participate in the Lawyer Referral Service are listed in different subject matter panels depending on their experience and qualifications.