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Collecting compensation for a work-related injury means navigating a complex and overwhelming legal process with many different phases, deadlines, and requirements. New York State's professional workers' comp attorneys at Vincent Criscuolo & Associates in Rochester, NY, will save you the hassle of figuring out the requirements on your own. Allow a trusted, experienced attorney to take your case, so they can advise you and help you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve. 

To help you better understand the claims process in New York State, the workers' comp attorneys offer a condensed explanation:

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  • Tell Your Employer: Immediately after your accident, you should notify your employer about the accident, and seek any medical treatment you may need. The documentation you collect in this phase will be crucial for establishing the validity of your claim later on.
  • Doctor's Initial Report: Within two days, the doctor chosen by your employer must complete the Doctor's Initial Report. This form must be submitted to the appropriate district office, employer, worker, and insurance company.
  • The Board: Within 10 days, the employer must report your injury to the Board and to their insurance company.
  • Legal Rights & Injuries: Within 14 days, the insurance company must inform you in writing of your legal rights, in addition to supplying any information you may need about obtaining further diagnostic testing for your injuries.
  • Payments: Within 18 days, the insurance company must start making bi-weekly payments or provide a valid reason to explain why no payments are being made.
  • Doctor's Reports: Every 45 days, your doctor must submit reports on your recovery. If there is insufficient recovery after 12 weeks, the insurer will consider options for long-term care.

At any step in this process, mistakes and oversights can lead to costly delays, which the workers' compensation lawyers at Vincent Criscuolo & Associates will help you avoid. They possess a thorough understanding of the law and a passion for protecting the rights of injured workers throughout the state. Visit the website to learn more, or call (585) 232-3240 to schedule a consultation today.

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