Leg Injury Lawyers NY - Workers' Compensation Law Firm, OGA

Leg injuries include damage to knees, feet, and toes. They can be anything from broken bones to muscle damage. People hurt on the job should contact OGA Law for a free consultation, as these can be confusing and detailed matters to be handled in a timely manner to achieve the maximum entitlement.

Workers' Compensation Leg, Hip Knee, Ankle, and Foot Injury Law Firm Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews, Serving Clients of the Hudson Valley for Over 45 Years

What are Leg Injuries?

Many common workplace accidents like slips, vehicle accidents, and falling objects can result in leg injuries. The injuries can include cuts, fractures, sprains, and strains. In addition, leg, hip, knee, foot, and toe damage may mean fractured bones, muscle injuries, torn or pulled ligaments, damaged tendons, or tissue damage.

What Qualifies for Benefits?

Workers' compensation insurance protects legally employed individuals in a place of employment or participating in work-related activities in a remote location. New York State requires nearly all employers to have coverage for all work-related injuries. To receive benefits, the employee must notify the employer of the accident and file a claim with the workers' compensation board.

The employee must receive medical care from an approved physician for the injury as soon as possible. Payments for lost work time begin after a worker remains unable to do their job for at least 14 days.

Why is Having a Lawyer Important?

People who hire a leg injury lawyer from our firm will have an advocate on their side throughout the claims process. Insurers may attempt to deny an injury occurred at work or is not as severe as the claimant states. The claims process can become delayed if any forms contain mistakes or omissions.

Further delays from reconsiderations, hearings, and denials can force the injured person to pay for their medical services and to return to work too soon. Attempting to work on an injured leg can worsen the pain and cause permanent damage.

How Much are the Benefits?

Workers' compensation benefits replace lost wages and cover medical costs. The amount each person receives will vary. Leg and foot injuries that cause permanent disability, either partial or total, can qualify for additional compensation through the Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) benefit. If the injured worker has a permanent schedule loss of use, they are entitled to benefits for a certain number of weeks, depending on the affected body part, less previously paid benefits. An injured worker does not have to have lost time in order to have an entitlement to a permanent schedule loss of use payment

The maximum amount that can be received for and SLU ranges from 16 weeks for a toe to the 288 weeks for a loss of the leg.

Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews Permanent Leg Disability Client Testimonial

"My leg injury left me unable to do anything for myself for weeks. I could not believe it when workers' compensation denied my claim. I called Ouimette, Goldstein & Andrews, and they were instantly on the case. They helped me get my claim approved, and I got a generous settlement to help pay my bills while I recover."

-Sheryl H., Westchester NY

Case Study Workers' Compensation Leg, Knee, Ankle, and Foot Injury Law Firm Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews, Servings Clients of the Hudson Valley for Over 45 Years

A Case Study Showing Why You Should Consider Hiring A Workers' Compensation Lawyer For Your Leg Injury

The desire to avoid a workers' compensation claim can harm people at the time of the injury and later in life. Seemingly minor incidents that heal within a few weeks can become a chronic concern as the worker ages. An example is an ACL injury. Knee injuries are a common and painful form of leg injury covered by workers' compensation.

A tear in the ACL makes the individual more susceptible to developing osteoarthritis (OA) in the knee. Statistically, 19.2 percent of adults over age 45 experience OA. In addition, over 87 percent of people with a prior ACL injury develop the condition. In these instances, medical experts refer to the disease as posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA)

Filing a claim and receiving proper medical care following an ACL injury can protect the worker. Even young workers need to understand the potential severity of working through the pain. A claim ensures the injured person has the coverage for any necessary medical treatment when the event occurs. It can save them money and help the knee to heal faster. It also provides them with a documented history of the injury if PTOA complications develop years later and interfere with their work or personal life.

Featured Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews Leg, Ankle, Foot and Toe Attorney

Attorney Edie Adams started at Ouimette, Goldstein & Andrews, LLP in 1994. She is licensed to practice law in New York, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C. Over 25 years of experience in Workers' Compensation Law makes her an experienced and reliable resource for our clients. Edie graduated from Pace University Law School and is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Dutchess County Bar Association, and the Injured Workers' Bar Association.

Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews Law Firm Convenient Office Locations

As a leading Workers' Compensation law firm for leg injuries, our lawyers assist with claims, hearings, and more, and we advise our clients on any compensation-related topic. Clients can meet with us at any of our four locations throughout the state.

88 Market Street in Poughkeepsie NY
843 Union Avenue in New Windsor NY
100 Crystal Run Road, Suite 112 in Middletown NY
2 Executive Boulevard, Suite 410 in Suffern NY

Contact OGA Law Leg, Knee, Ankle, Foot, and Toe Injury Attorneys for a Free Consultation

The law firm of Ouimette, Goldstein & Andrews, LLP has defended the rights of injured workers for over 45 years. Everyone should be able to provide for themselves and their families despite an injury. Our experienced and knowledgeable leg injury attorneys can help you with your claim after a work-related accident. We offer free consultations for new clients at all our locations.

Please call today to schedule an appointment.