Paul Giannetti Attorney At Law

Injuries, Accidents, Worker's Compensation Free Consultations (866) 868-2960

  • About
  • Personal Injury
    • Car Accidents
      • Rear End Collisions
      • Statistics
    • Construction Accidents
      • Defective Equipment
      • Electrical Accidents
      • Forklift Accidents
      • Scaffolding & Ladder Accidents
      • Struck by Object
      • Third Party Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Nursing Home Abuse
    • Premise Liability
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Truck Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
  • Workers’ Comp
    • Benefits
    • Workers Comp Forms
    • Comp & Injury Statistics
    • Workers Comp FAQ
    • Requirements
    • Statute of Limitations
    • Union Members
    • What it Covers
    • Schenectady Workers’ Comp
    • Troy Workers Comp
  • Social Security Disability
    • Appeals Process
    • Apply for SSD
    • Claim Denied
    • Disability Benefits
    • Check Your Status
    • SSD Forms
    • SSD Eligibility
    • Statistics
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • Job Openings
  • Contact

Report and File Your Claim Immediately

August 2, 2012 By Paul Giannetti

I cannot stress enough the importance of reporting an injury to your supervisor immediately and then filing the appropriate paperwork with the Workers’ Compensation Board. New clients repeatedly tell me that they did not file their claim or report it immediately because work injuries are frowned upon by their employer. People are routinely intimidated and afraid of losing their jobs. Nonetheless, a late reporting or filing will allow the insurance company to ask “Did this accident or injury ever really happen?”. Late reporting or filing can be the sole reason that the carrier controverts a claim instead of paying it in a prompt manner. It raises a red flag and brings into question creditability.

Luckily, the Law Judge’s that we practice before in the Albany, NY District are usually fair and reasonable, understanding that workers may be inclined not to report an injury hoping that it goes away. When in doubt, it is always best to file a written accident report immediately and a C-3 with the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board.

FacebookTwitter

Filed Under: Workers' Compensation

Paul D. Giannetti, Attorney BBB Business Review

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Free Book Download:

Click Here To Download Your Free BookWhen The Dust Settles

Click Here To Download Your Free GuideNY Workers Compensation Guide Booklet

Recent Articles

  • New OSHA Regulations for 2018 and 2019
  • Healthcare Workers Are Most Susceptible to Back Injuries
  • Social Security Disability List of Adult Impairments
  • Social Security Disability Income Limits
  • How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Wrongful Death Claim?
  • NY Workers’ Compensation Nurse Case Managers: What You Should Know
  • Workers’ Compensation Future Medical Settlements in New York
  • Volunteer Firefighter Benefits: What is a VF 3 Form?
  • How to File for Benefits After a Work Accident
  • Can You Be Fired for Getting Injured at Work?

Categories

  • Accidents & Injuries
  • News
  • Social Security Disability
  • Uncategorized
  • Workers' Compensation

Serving accident, injury, and workers' compensation victims throughout Upstate New York including Albany, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington counties. Attorney Advertising. This website is designed to provide general information to injury victims. It is not intended to be legal advice. It can not and should not be substituted for proper legal representation. You should consult an attorney for legal advise regarding your rights as every case is unique and requires in depth analysis and preparation.

Copyright © 2012 Paul Giannetti Attorney At Law. All rights reserved.


Paul Giannetti Attorney at Law
3 Washington Square
Albany, NY 12205
Phone: 518-243-8011