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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.
Proving a Workers’ Compensation Claim—Do You Need a Witness?
New York City | Queens | Brooklyn | Bronx Workers' Compensation Lawyers When you have been injured at work or during the course of your employment in New York, you have a right to seek benefits to compensate you for lost wages or income, as well as unreimbursed...
Can You Get a Million Dollar Award in a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Queens Workers' Compensation Lawyers | NYC | Brooklyn |Bronx Workers' Compensation Lawyers One of the reasons that the New York legislature enacted the state's workers' compensation laws was to put a cap of sorts on the monetary awards injured workers can receive. As...
Proving That Your Injury Was Work-Related
Proving That Your Injury Was Work-Related New York City | Bronx | Brooklyn | Queens Workers' Compensation Lawyers In the aftermath of a work-related injury, one of the first things you'll likely do is file a workers' compensation claim, seeking benefits for any time...
Can You Afford a Good Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
New York City | Queens | Brooklyn | Bronx Workers' Compensation Lawyers You've been hurt on the job and can't work. In addition, you need medical care, but your boss or the workers' compensation insurance company are using a variety of tactics to delay, diminish or...
Protecting Your Rights after a Work-Related Injury
The Steps to Take to Protect Your Rights after a Work-Related Injury New York City | Queens | Brooklyn | Bronx Workers' Compensation Lawyers When you have been hurt on the job, you have a right to seek benefits for lost wages and medical expenses. Often, though, in...
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...