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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.
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...
What If No One Sees Your Work-Related Accident?
In New York, to qualify for workers' compensation benefits, you must have been injured and the injury must have been suffered while you were performing job-related functions. Often, in the aftermath of a work-related injury, your employer or the workers' compensation...
Can You Get a Million Dollar Workers’ Compensation Settlement?
Under the New York state workers' compensation laws, workers' compensation benefits are generally fixed, based on your average weekly wage for the year prior to your injury. If that's the case, is it possible to get a significant settlement—a million dollars, for...
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...