Our firm, honors and extends our utmost gratitude, to all of our essential workers in New York State. There are no words to fully express our appreciation and thanks for all that you have done, and continue to do, during this global pandemic and historic tragedy.
Essential workers include, but are not limited to:
1. ALL healthcare workers, including, physicians, nurses, physician’s assistants, nursing assistants, diagnostic technicians, home health professionals, administrative/clerical workers, daycare workers, cafeteria staff and maintenance staff.
2. Delivery carriers including UPS, FEDEX, United States Parcel Service, Amazon, etc.
3. All who continue to work at factories, warehouses, supermarkets, restaurants, convenience stores, liquor stores, pet supply stores and gas stations.
4. Any person who continues to work during the COVID-19 crisis whose business is considered “essential”.
Any essential worker who tests positive for COVID-19, whether or not they show symptoms, become ill, or lose time from work, should protect his/her rights under the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law (WCL).
YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR EMPLOYER IN WRITING AND ORALLY OF YOUR DIAGNOSIS WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Under the WCL, you may be entitled to monetary and medical benefits. You may receive monetary benefits for lost time and reimbursement for any sick or vacation allowance that you may receive from your employer. The medical benefits cover necessary treatment, including, doctors’ visits, therapy visits, medication, etc, that you require now and in the future.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW OR CONTACT OUR OFFICE DIRECTLY TODAY SO THAT WE CAN FILE YOUR CLAIM AND GET YOU THE BENEFITS THAT YOU DESERVE:
