Brooklyn Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Injured NYC Workers Know They Can Trust Our Team

A workplace injury can disrupt your income, your health, and your sense of stability all at once. Under New York law, nearly all employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance, which means most employees are entitled to medical coverage and wage replacement when they are hurt on the job, regardless of who was at fault. At the same time, there is nothing that guarantees that your employer or their insurance provider will be honest or helpful when it comes to getting you the workers’ comp benefits you need.

If you have been hurt at work in Brooklyn, talk to the attorneys of the Law Office of Seni Popat, P.C. as soon as you can. We have helped injured workers throughout New York City manage all sorts of workers’ compensation claims, with more than $30 million recovered and more than 15 years of courtroom experience behind every case. We are available 24/7 and make sure every client has direct access to their attorney from the very start by giving them Attorney Popat’s cellphone number for texting, so it doesn’t get much more convenient than that to work with a trusted workers’ comp lawyer.

Dial (718) 866-3186 now to request a free case review with our law firm. We offer our services in fluent English, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, and Urdu.

Legal Counsel for Brooklyn's Injured Workers

The workers' compensation system is designed to help you, but insurance companies do not always make it easy. At the Law Office of Seni Popat, P.C., we bring a full in-house team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to every case. Attorney Seni Popat leads the way with his extensive experience, and we prepare every case as though it may go to trial, because sometimes litigation practically becomes unavoidable.

We can handle every aspect of your claim, including:

• Explaining your rights and options under New York workers' compensation law
• Filing your claim completely and on time
• Responding to delays, disputes, and denials from insurance carriers
• Representing you in appeals before the Workers' Compensation Board
• Attempting to negotiate lump-sum settlements
• Taking your case to court if needed

Workers' Comp for Workers Across Every Industry in Brooklyn

Brooklyn's workforce spans a wide range of industries, and New York's workers' compensation laws cover nearly all of them. Whether you work in a hospital, on a job site, behind the wheel, or in a restaurant kitchen, if you were hurt doing your job, you likely have a valid claim to seek workers’ compensation benefits.

Our attorneys often represent workers from industries including:

• Construction: A physically demanding field with serious injury risks across Brooklyn's many active development and renovation projects.
• Healthcare: Nurses, home health aides, and medical staff who sustain injuries from demanding physical work and long shifts.
• Transportation and logistics: Drivers, couriers, and warehouse workers who face hazards on the road and in distribution facilities.
• Food service and hospitality: Workers in Brooklyn's thriving restaurant industry, where burns, slips, and overexertion are among the most common causes of injury.
• Retail and e-commerce: Employees dealing with heavy lifting, repetitive tasks, and fast-paced fulfillment environments.
• Technology and creative industries: Office-based workers who may develop repetitive stress injuries or experience unexpected workplace incidents.

Whatever field you work in, we are here to help you understand what you may be able to demand through a workers’ compensation policy, either provided by your employer or through a private policy that you purchased.

Workers' Comp May Cover More Than You Think

One of the most common reasons Brooklyn workers miss out on benefits is the mistaken belief that workers' compensation only applies to injuries that occur at their regular workplace during scheduled hours. Under New York law, though, coverage can extend to any injury connected to your employment, regardless of where or when it happened. Even if your own mistake caused your injury, if it happened in a work-related context, then you could be covered.

Workers' comp may still apply when you are:

• Running an errand or completing a task at your employer's direction
• Traveling between job sites or on a work-related trip
• Attending a company-sponsored training, meeting, or off-site event
• Developing a repetitive stress injury or work-related illness gradually over time, rather than from a single incident

If you have any doubt about whether your injury qualifies, speak with one of our attorneys before assuming it does not. You might be surprised to find just how many injury types, including mental health injuries, may qualify.

What to Expect During a Workers' Comp Claim

The workers' compensation process can feel daunting, especially when you are already dealing with an injury. With this step-by-step overview of how a claim typically unfolds and where our team steps in, though, we hope it feels much more approachable, so you feel ready to talk to our team.

In an average workers’ comp claim filed in New York, you can expect these steps:

1. Report your injury to your employer: New York requires you to notify your employer within 30 days of your injury. We recommend doing this in writing as soon as possible.
2. Seek medical treatment: Get medical care, even if your injury seems minor at first. You will need to be evaluated by a doctor authorized by the New York Workers' Compensation Board. We can help you identify appropriate providers if you are not sure where to start.
3. File your claim with the Workers' Compensation Board: A formal claim must generally be filed within two years of the injury, but there is usually no reason to wait if it can be helped. We can handle this filing on your behalf to make sure it is accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
4. Insurance carrier review: Your employer's insurer will investigate and decide whether to accept or dispute your claim. We monitor this closely and respond to any challenges or requests for information.
5. Attend a hearing if your claim is disputed: Disputed claims may go before a Workers' Compensation Law Judge. Let us prepare your case thoroughly and stand by your side at every hearing.
6. Reach a resolution: Your case may conclude through ongoing benefit payments, a negotiated lump-sum settlement, or litigation if it escalates.

What Workers' Compensation Benefits May Cover

Workers' compensation benefits in New York are designed to cover the full costs of a work-related injury, not just the immediate ones, but the ones that follow you through recovery and beyond. Many workers accept less than they deserve simply because they were not fully aware of the scope of coverage available to them, or because an insurance carrier made the process difficult enough to discourage them from pushing back.

A successful workers' compensation claim in New York can provide you with:

• Medical treatment and rehabilitation for your work-related injury or illness
• Partial wage replacement during any period you are unable to work
• Temporary or permanent disability benefits based on the severity of your condition
• Death benefits for surviving family members in cases involving fatal workplace accidents

Getting these benefits, however, is not always as straightforward as filing a form and waiting for approval. Insurance companies have an interest in minimizing what they pay out, and they may dispute the severity of your injury, question whether it was truly work-related, or delay your claim long enough to pressure you into a lower settlement. That is why having an experienced attorney in your corner from the start is greatly recommended.

Call Our Brooklyn Workers' Compensation Lawyers Now

Recovering from a workplace injury is hard enough without having to fight an insurance company at the same time. At the Law Office of Seni Popat, P.C., our attorneys know the workers' compensation system inside and out, prepare every case with care, and are never too busy to pick up the phone. Whether your injury just happened or your claim has already been denied, it is not too late to get our help.

Call us at (718) 866-3186 any time of day or night for a free consultation. We are available 24/7 by phone, text, or remote conference.