New York Workers' Compensation Defense Lawyers
In the United States, each state is given the power to enact their own laws and regulations regarding workers' compensation. That is why it becomes vitally important to seek the counsel of an experienced firm. At the Robert A. Koenigsberg Law Offices, our attorneys have more than 15 years of experience helping clients across the country.
Workers' Compensation Fines
In recent years, the state's Workers' Compensation Board has become much more aggressive in fining New York businesses. Many studies, including a New York Times article, showed that many New York businesses were paying premiums that were higher than they should have been. The study determined that businesses were paying for other companies that had no workers' compensation coverage. Companies were being "penalized" for doing the right thing.
"The report asserts that if more companies paid their full premiums, the extra money would enable the state to cut workers' comp premiums overall and increase benefits for injured workers. The report maintains that a lack of enforcement has emboldened employers to cheat." Study Says Many Firms Cheat New York Workers' Comp System, by Steven Greenhouse, New York Times, January 25, 2007
The state has now begun to use sophisticated computer programs to find gaps in financial records. These gaps can indicate that a company is not paying the right amount of workers' compensation insurance. The Workers' Compensation Board will typically assess a larger fine to intimidate a smaller company into negotiating a settlement for a smaller amount.
Unfortunately, there is no fair legal process for dealing with situations like this. The Workers' Compensation Board is self-regulating. An experienced New York City lawyer can help business owners negotiate a realistic and beneficial settlement so they can continue to run their company.
Contact Us for Experienced Help
Contact us today to speak with an attorney about workers' compensation defense. Centrally located in lower Manhattan, our law office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend appointments are available by arrangement. We also offer high-caliber legal services in Spanish.
