Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan Attorneys Handling Schedule Loss of Use Injuries
If an accident on the job has caused an injury to your hands, feet, arms or legs, you may be eligible for benefits from the New York Workers' Compensation system. This program provides benefits to injured workers regardless of fault — whether or not they lose time from work or are permanently disabled.
If you suffered a work-related injury to your extremities, such as your hands, fingers, feet, toes, arms, or legs, you may be entitled to a Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) award even if you did not miss any time from work. The New York Workers' Compensation system allows for lump-sum monetary awards and medical treatment benefits to workers who suffered a compensable injury to an extremity or extremities that results in permanent loss of use. These awards may be payable even if you did not miss any time from work, or if you were out of work for a short period of time and have since returned to work.
Obtain Legal Help Right Away After an Injury
It is important to contact an experienced Workers' Compensation attorney right away after an injury that reduces or eliminates your ability to use an extremity. If pain, restricted motion or other residual problems become evident later, having a skilled lawyer involved from the start can improve your chances of getting maximum compensation. SLU awards can be complicated and time-consuming, and insurance carriers will often dispute your doctor's opinion and try to reduce your benefits as low as possible.
At the Law Offices of Terry Katz & Associates, we have been handling SLU cases and litigating higher compensation rates for our clients since 1992. We know the games the insurance carriers play and we know how to negotiate with them to get our clients the compensation they are entitled to. During the years since, the law has become extremely complex, making it even more important to get knowledgeable legal help as soon as possible.
Helping Thousands of People Obtain Workers' Compensation Benefits Since 1992
Even if You Can Work, You May Be Eligible for Loss of Use Benefits
Awards for permanent damage to an extremity (hands, feet, arms or legs) can arise from a variety of injuries, from fractures to repetitive stress injuries. Awards for these claims vary, according to the severity of the injury and whether or not you can work. We seek maximum compensation for each client and evaluate cases to determine eligibility for third-party personal injury claims or Social Security Disability.
Helping Injured Workers Since 1992
Our attorneys are aggressive litigators who manage your case from beginning to end. We help you overcome obstacles along the way and navigate the system on your behalf.
Our clients come to us after experiencing loss of use or function due to:
Call Our New York Arm and Leg Injury Lawyers
Contact Terry Katz & Associates, PC, in Jericho, New York, to learn how we can help you obtain compensation for your permanent loss of use.
Out of work for more than six months due to an injury or illness? Call us about filing a Social Security Disability claim.
