Anatomy of A New York Workers’ Compensation Claim

The process of filing a workers’ compensation claim from start to finish can seem daunting at first. This program gives a thorough overview of how to handle workers’ compensation claims in New York State. Through this course, attendees will learn the history, complexity, and forms of compensation law, as well as the process of filing a claim from intake through settlement. This course will also discuss in detail hearings, appeals, and settlements, and what to do for each.

This program is ideal for any New York State attorney interested in handling workers’ compensation cases, or any personal injury and malpractice attorneys who wish to ensure they are properly addressing workers’ compensation cases. While this course covers many basic concepts, it also discusses some more advanced issues pertaining to workers’ compensation.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze New York State workers’ compensation law, lingo, forms, and basic concepts
• Processing a basic claim from intake through settlement
• Evaluate how New York workers’ compensation law affects third-party lawsuit settlements
• Explaining the history and complexity of New York workers’ compensation law and tools for learning more about this area of law