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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.
When Your Employer Tries to Claim that You Are an Independent Contractor
When you’ve been hurt on the job and the facts appear to clearly show that it was a work-related injury, it can come as a shock when your employer or the workers’ compensation insurance provider deny or reject your claim.
Beware of a Seemingly Minor Work Injury
In many occupations, minor scratches and bruises are often just a part of the daily grind. But you need to be careful—what can seem like nothing can develop into a serious health concern and can put you out of work for a while.
Injured in a Car Accident Years Ago—Will It Affect Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?
The Impact of a Prior Injury on a Current Workers' Compensation Claim When you've been hurt on the job, even if the injury clearly seems work-related, you can expect your employer or the workers' compensation insurance carrier to look for any reason to deny your...
What to Do When You Have Been Hurt on the Job
You know that, when you suffer a work-related injury or illness, you have a right to pursue workers' compensation benefits for lost wages and income, for medical expenses, and for any permanent disability you suffer. But how do you protect your rights? What are the...
What is Workers’ Compensation?—The Basics
Workers Compensation is a form of insurance that every employer is legally obligated to have If you work, you are probably familiar with the term "workers' compensation." But if you've never been hurt on the job, you have no understanding of what workers' compensation...
Independent Contractor? Will You Be Denied Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Under the workers' compensation laws in New York, there are generally two requirements to qualify for benefits—you must have been injured and the injury must have occurred while you were working for the company from whom you seek workers' compensation benefits. In...
The Zadroga Act—Protecting First Responders and Volunteers at the 9/11 Site
In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001, hundreds of emergency medical technicians, first responders and volunteers converged on the site, assisting victims and helping with the cleanup. Over the course of the next few years, many of...
Your Workers Comp. Claim is Denied—What Are Your Options?
Your Workers Compensation Claim Is Denied—What Now?
You’ve been injured in an accident at work or you’ve become sick because of exposure to something on the job. It seems like a pretty straightforward claim, but don’t be surprised if your claim is initially rejected. It’s a common occurrence, even when you appear to have an “open and shut” case. What are your options now?
Is Workers’ Compensation the Only Source of Recovery for a Work Injury?
Queens | New York City | Brooklyn | Bronx Workers' Compensation Lawyers Under the workers' compensation in New York, when you have been injured on the job, you have the right to pursue benefits through a workers' compensation claim. In many instances, it will be your...
What Are Your Attorney Fees in a Workers’ Compensation Case?
In the aftermath of a work-related injury, one of your primary concerns is finances. You may be uncertain about how you'll meet your financial obligations and you don't want any unnecessary expenses. But you need to hire an experienced workers' compensation attorney...