Workers' Compensation Attorneys in Yonkers, NY

Yonkers construction sites, hospital wards, and warehouse floors all carry injury risks, and comp benefits get delayed. A New York-licensed workers’ compensation attorney will review your Yonkers claim for free.

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How we match your Yonkers workers' compensation case

When you submit a Yonkers workers' compensation matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

Case type

A workers' compensation matter needs someone who handles workers' compensation work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.

Size and complexity

Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

Jurisdiction and licensing

Your matter is decided under New York law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in New York who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

Capacity and fit

Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.

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Workers' Compensation cases in Yonkers

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Construction on waterfront developments, hospital and nursing home staff, transit workers, warehouse employees, and building service workers in Yonkers all face on-the-job injuries, and New York workers’ compensation covers them regardless of fault. Claims go through the state board rather than Westchester County courts. Construction workers hurt in falls may also have a separate lawsuit with strong protections. Insurers often dispute causation, and reporting deadlines are strict. DearLegal matches you with a New York-licensed attorney who handles workers’ compensation cases in Yonkers, with a free review.

Construction, healthcare, and building service jobs in Yonkers drive many comp claims.
New York comp disputes go to the state board, not Westchester County courts.
Fall injuries on construction sites may also support a separate lawsuit under New York law.

New York workers' compensation rules at a glance

Yonkers cases run under New York law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the New York page.

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Governing Statute: Workers' Comp Act
New York Workers' Compensation Law, WCL Ch. 67
Agency: WCB
New York State Workers' Compensation Board (WCB)
Notice of Injury: 30 days
30 days to notify the employer (WCL § 18)
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
2 years from injury or knowledge of work-relatedness (WCL § 28)
Attorney Fees: Court-approved
Subject to Board approval (WCL § 24)
Typical attorney fee: 15%
Board-approved (typically 15%–20%)

Exhibit D

How much do Yonkers workers' compensation attorneys cost?

Sample settlement statement

New York · Workers' Compensation

Recovery$100,000

Attorney fee · 15%− $15,000

Case costs (advanced by firm)repaid at the end

To you$85,000

Due today$0

Try a different recovery$100,000

$5,000$3,000,000

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

Most New York workers' compensation attorneys work on contingency: the fee is a share of what they recover, and nothing if they don’t.

New York workers' comp attorney fees are subject to Workers' Compensation Board approval under WCL § 24, typically running 15%–20% of contested benefits. Labor Law § 240(1)/§ 241(6) construction claims and third-party tort claims (motor vehicle, product liability, contractor) run outside the comp system on standard 33%–40% personal-injury contingency.

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Exhibit F

Yonkers workers' compensation questions, answered

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Tell your employer as soon as possible, ideally in writing, and see a doctor who treats workers’ comp patients. New York sets strict deadlines for notice and for filing a claim with the state board. An attorney will confirm your deadlines and ensure nothing is missed.

Often yes. Workers’ comp generally bars suing your employer, but you can sue a third party such as a property owner, general contractor, or equipment manufacturer. Construction falls in New York carry especially strong rights. An attorney evaluates both the comp claim and any lawsuit.

Denials are common, especially for repetitive injuries or aggravations of prior conditions. You can contest the denial before the state board, with hearings before a judge. An attorney gathers medical opinions and presents your case, typically for a fee paid only from benefits awarded.

Notice to the employer within 30 days under WCL § 18, and the formal claim (C-3) must be filed within 2 years of the injury or knowledge that the condition was work-related under WCL § 28.

You do. New York is an employee-choice state under WCL § 13-a — workers pick their own treating physician from the WCB's authorized panel. The insurer can require an IME but cannot direct care.