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Pyrros & Serres LLP
At the law office of Pyrros & Serres LLP, our lawyers bring 75 years of combined legal experience to injured people throughout Astoria, Queens and the state of New York. A hallmark of our practice has always been our commitment to provide individualized attention to every client. Because our firm treats clients with compassion, courtesy and respect, existing or former clients refer most of our new cases to us. We pledge to use our extensive knowledge, skill, experience and resources to help you get the results you want and deserve.
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To learn more about your rights in a workers’ compensation, Social Security disability or personal injury claim, read the blog posts below.
Your Rights Regarding Medical Treatment after a Work Injury
It's common knowledge in New York that, in the event of a work-related injury, you have a right to seek medical attention and have the costs covered by the workers' compensation insurance provider. You will likely be required to undergo a physical examination by a...
Honesty—The Best Policy in a Workers’ Compensation Claim
The Dangers of Overstating or Understating the Nature of Your Injury When you've been injured on the job in the state of New York, you have a right to seek workers' compensation benefits to cover your disability, and to pay for any reasonable and necessary medical...
You Have Rights at an Insurance Company “Independent” Medical Examination
New York City | Queens | Brooklyn | Bronx Workers' Compensation Lawyers When you have suffered an injury on the job in New York, you have the right to seek workers' compensation benefits for any disability you suffer. Once you've notified your employer of the accident...
Tips for the Day of Your Workers’ Compensation Hearing
New York City | Queens | Brooklyn | Bronx Workers' Compensation Lawyers When you file a claim for workers' compensation, your employer and the workers' compensation insurance company have the right to challenge the claim—they may disagree with the amount of benefits...
How to Best Help Your Attorney Prepare for a Workers’ Compensation Hearing
Queens |NYC| Brooklyn |Bronx Workers' Compensation Lawyers You've been hurt at work and filed a workers' compensation claim, and your employer of the workers' compensation insurance company is challenging your application for benefits. As a result, a hearing has been...
The Difference between Workers’ Compensation and a Personal Injury Claim
Why Your Client Needs an Experienced Workers' Compensation Lawyer As an attorney, regardless of your area of practice, you'll likely encounter a client who has suffered an injury on the job. It may not be your area of expertise, so you may assume that any personal...
Workers’ Compensation in New York—What You Need to Know—Part Two
New York City | Queens | Brooklyn | Bronx Workers' Compensation Lawyers In the first blog in this two-part series, we discussed what workers' compensation, who pays for it and how you qualify to receive benefits. But the more important question, at least for you, is...
Workers’ Compensation in New York—What You Need to Know—Part One
You've been hurt on the job in the state of New York. You've heard from others that you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. But what does that mean? How does the workers' compensation system work? Who pays for it and where does it come from? What Is...
Michael C. Pyrros Named Among Ten Best Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in New York
In recognition of his skill, knowledge and effectiveness in protecting the rights of his workers' compensation clients, partner Michael C. Pyrros has been named as one of the ten best workers' compensation attorneys in the state of New York by the American Institute...
Dealing with an Aggressive Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company Investigator
When you have been hurt on the job and can't work, you have a right to seek disability benefits under the New York workers' compensation laws. Your employer and the workers' compensation insurance company, however, have a vested interest in paying as little as...