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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.
Permanent Partial Disability in a New York Workers’ Compensation Case
Permanent Partial Disability as a Result of a New York Workplace Injury Queens |NYC| Brooklyn |Bronx Workers' Compensation Lawyers If you've been injured in a work-related accident, and your claim is approved, there are two important classifications regarding your...
New Medical Fee Schedule for New York Workers’ Compensation Claims
Worker's Compensation Board Proposes New Medical Fee Schedule Board Seeks Comments before Finalizing Fee Schedule Changes Queens |NYC| Brooklyn |Bronx Workers' Compensation Lawyers If you've been injured at work and filed a workers' compensation claim, you know that...
Does My Employer Have to Give Me My Job Back after a Work Injury?
Under the New York workers' compensation system, you have a right to collect benefits for an injury, provided it was work-related and it keeps you from doing your job. In some instances, the injury may be permanent, so that you can never return to work. But what...
What Is a Scheduled Loss of Use Award
What is a "Scheduled Loss of Use Award" in a Workers' Compensation Claim? New York City | Queens | Brooklyn | Bronx Workers' Compensation Lawyers When you've been hurt on the job in New York, you have a right to pursue weekly benefits through the state's workers'...
What to Expect from the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company
How the Workers' Compensation Evaluates Your Work Injury Claim Queens |NYC| Brooklyn |Bronx Workers' Compensation Lawyers In the wake of a work-related injury, you want an experienced and knowledgeable workers' compensation lawyer to help you pursue all the benefits...
Can Your Employer Fire You for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Under the laws of the state of New York, your employer is required to purchase workers' compensation insurance to cover the costs of paying you benefits in the event of a work-related injury. The amount of the premium is based on the number of claims paid out on...
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...