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Injured on the Job in New York CIty?

Get the Workers' Comp. Benefits You Deserve

Full and part-time workers in New York State are covered by NYS Workers’ Compensation, including but not limited to:

  • Workers in all employment conducted for profit
  • Employees of counties/municipalities engaged in work defined as “hazardous”
  • Public school teachers, excluding those employed by NYC, and public school aids, including NYC
  • Employees of the State of NY, including some volunteer workers
  • Some domestic and farm workers

When you’re injured at work, you need Workers' Compensation benefits to support yourself and your family. If you’re not sure how to get those benefits or you’re having trouble with your claim, call the NYC Workers' Compensation Attorneys at The Law Offices of Stuart M. Kerner, P.C.. They have helped hundreds of injured workers get the benefits they deserve and helped to protect them and their families from financial ruin. The initial consultation is free, the advice is priceless.

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Why Hire a Lawyer If Injured on the Job in NYC?

You should have a team of highly trained, highly skilled New York workers’ compensation lawyers on your side. The attorneys and legal team at the The Law Offices of Stuart M. Kerner, P.C. will represent you all the way from the initial phone call to investigating the accident and making sure you are paid the benefits that you deserve. There is no downside to contacting them to help you with your work injury claim.

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Meet The Law Offices of Stuart M. Kerner, P.C. Team

Stuart M. Kerner
Stuart M. Kerner

Stu Kerner is a graduate of Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the states of New York and New Jersey. Stu has operated his own successful personal injury practice for over 20 years in the Bronx and has had over 1,000 happy clients during this time period. His practice includes all aspects of Personal Injury and Accident cases and the firm has had multiple million dollar verdicts and settlements. Stu prides himself on client contact, communication and interaction.  Because of this concept he has one hundred 5 star reviews. Stu has been practicing law for over 30 years and now his son Matt, a recent law school graduate, will be joining the firm. He presently resides in Westchester, New York. He is married and has two children.

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John Grill
John Grill

John Grill began his legal career attending New York Law School at night, and working full time as a legal assistant for the New York City Corporation Counsel. In the 28 years since then, he has worked at a variety of law firms. For the last ten years in private practice John has represented people injured in car accidents, due to defects in buildings, on construction sites, by police, and in every other way imaginable. John has litigated accident cases in both Federal and State courts, and is admitted to the Bars of New York and California. John has obtained favorable verdicts on behalf of clients, and has  settled multiple million dollar cases. John is married and grateful to be able to raise six children. He divides his time between his Putnam County and Bronx County offices, and also has an apartment on City Island in the Bronx.

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Christopher Esposito
Christopher Esposito

A graduate of Cardozo Law School and is admitted to practice law in the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. His areas of practice include Family Law, Bankruptcy, Real Estate , and Immigration. He has been practicing law for over 20 years. He presently resides in Fair Lawn, New Jersey and has an office in New Jersey available to consult with clients. He is married and has three children.

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Craig Dietsch
Craig Dietsch

Craig Dietsch was born and bred in Brooklyn, New York and is a graduate of Fordham Law School where he served as the Managing Editor of the Dispute Resolution Society. Craig is known for his creativity both in and out of the Courtroom and maintains a wide breadth of practice, which encapsulates both Civil, Criminal, business, Family, and real estate practices. He has successfully represented individuals and companies in both Civil and Criminal matters before the State and Federal Courts as well as before several arbitral panels. This includes all aspects of litigation as well as conducting numerous depositions and trials.  Craig is a firm believer that an ounce of prevention is far better than a pound of cure, providing counseling and representation in the drafting and negotiation of all business contracts, leases, business sales and formation as well as  real estate purchases (both residential and commercial). Craig also has experience in the field of alternative dispute resolution. He is an active member of the New York State Bar Association. The National Association of Cranial Defended Lawyers, the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the New York Criminal Bar Association.  Craig views himself as a counselor at the law first and foremost providing countless hours of pro-bono legal work to those who are in need or otherwise disadvantaged.

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Ask Stuart M. Kerner, Esq.

How much time do I have to file a workers' comp claim?

You only have a certain amount of time to file your workers’ compensation claim after your injury. If you wait too long, you’ll be unable to make a claim. An injured worker has two (2) years from the date of accident or date of disability to file a claim for compensation.

Who pays for Workers' Compensation benefits?

Insurance companies pay for workers compensation benefits through premiums collected from businesses.

How do I file a Workers' Compensation claim?

  1. Notify the employer of the injury (date, time, type of injury, and how it occurred.)
  2. Hire an attorney to file a claim with the insurance company.
  3. The employer should give the employee:
    • The proper reporting forms for the workers’ compensation insurance provider.
    • A form for reporting to the state workers’ comp board.
    • Information on the employee’s rights and workers’ compensation benefits.
    • Information about returning to work.
  4. Once the claim is properly filed, the insurance company will process it and the right attorney will ensure that your rights to receive medical treatment and lost wages are protected.

What if my workplace injury was my fault?

You are still entitled to benefits even if your work injury was partially or even entirely your fault. Workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” system. That means that you do not have to prove that your employer did anything wrong to get benefits.

What does workers' compensation insurance cover?

Workers’ compensation helps cover costs related to work injuries.

  • Medical expenses.
  • Missed wages during recovery.
  • Compensation for loss of use of a body part/fatal injuries.

Can I get workers' comp if I got COVID-19 while at work?

Sick employees who seek damages, typically through worker’s compensation, must prove that they contracted the virus at work. If you feel you contracted COVID-19 at your place of employment, call us for a free consultation.

Can I go to my own doctor for treatment for my work injury?

No, unless this is an emergency. The treating health care provider must be authorized by the Workers’ Compensation Board, except in an emergency situation.

Why Clients Choose The Law Office of Stuart M. Kerner?

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  • Over 20 years of experience practicing law in New York and New Jersey

  • Member of the New York Bar Association

  • Dedicated legal support staff serving the 5 boroughs of NYC

  • Automobile accident lawyer who gets the maximum compensation for your injuries

  • 5 star rated law firm with over 100 reviews from New Yorkers

  • Free consultations available with our experienced personal injury lawyers. We can come to your home or hospital

  • No legal fees unless we win financial compensation for your injury

  • We prepare each case as if it were going to trial before a jury for maximum success

  • Our law firm takes phone calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days year

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Attorney Kerner's Reviews

Read client feedback about their experience with Attorney Kerner and his legal team.
Rebecca R.

The experience with Mr. Kerner was beyond great words can’t even explain how I am feeling. I highly recommend him anyone whom needs a lawyer during any settlement. He is very professional and was very helpful throughout the process and I am entirely grateful for him.

David P.

Stuart Kerner has years of experience in the law which provides great communication skills with his clients and prospective clients. Stu treats his clients with the utmost respect and works rigorously in helping his clients achieve what they desire in a pending lawsuit.

Jennifer H.

I loved working with Stu and his firm from beginning to finish. He is honest, knowledgeable and efficient. Stu and his staff are also very good with keeping communication open and transparency. I would highly recommend this law firm to anyone…

Jay J.

Great Lawyer, great staff! I must say, I HIGHLY recommend Stu and his firm to ANYONE looking to hire an accident attorney! They have very professional, very helpful and a very friendly staff. I’m happy to say, now I have new friends on the block. You guys are THE BEST!!!

Rhett M.

When my girlfriend and I were involved in a auto accident Stu was referred to us. Never being in this situation before, we were lost and didn’t know what to expect. Stu explains the process of how a law suit works and had a great network of doctors that could help with our injuries.

Jay C.

I hired Stu to represent me in an auto accident case and he did so with professionalism, integrity, outstanding knowledge and gave me great advise to bring my case to a very successful conclusion. He personally walked me through the process, and answered all of my questions…

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If you are injured at work, the best thing to do is to contact the workers’ compensation lawyers at The Law Offices of Stuart M. Kerner, P.C.. They have helped hundreds of injured workers get the benefits they deserve and helped to protect them and their families from financial ruin.

There is no downside to contacting us to help you with your work injury claim. The initial consultation is free, the advice is priceless.

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