If an on-the-job injury has prevented you from working, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits that pay out a portion of your lost wages.
City and municipal workers in NYC enjoy a range of benefits compared to non-city workers, but they may also be subject to different processes for
Six Year Battle Finally Brings Workers Compensation Payment
After six years of trying to collect on an approved workers’ compensation claim, a Queens employee of the MTA has finally seen a payment. Werner Schuler, a longtime employee of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, injured his knee back in 2008 and was unable to perform his job for more than a year. He sought workers’ compensation benefits and ultimately won his grievance, but until recently had not seen a dime of the money.