Major Work Injury Law Firm Expands Services Amid Rising Workplace Claims
A long-established New York injury law firm is expanding its services and it’s a move that signals just how complex and high-stakes workplace accident cases have become.
Markhoff & Mittman, P.C., based in White Plains, has announced a broader push into work injury and workers’ compensation representation across the region. The firm, which has been operating since 1933, says it is increasing legal resources to handle a growing demand from injured workers navigating New York’s strict compensation laws.
Workplace injuries are not simple insurance claims. In New York, workers must notify employers quickly, meet firm filing deadlines and often appear before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. Benefits can include medical treatment coverage and partial wage replacement, but disputes are common. Questions over disability ratings, return-to-work timelines and denied claims frequently end up in administrative hearings.
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The firm says its expansion is designed to guide clients through that process, especially in cases involving construction accidents, transportation incidents and industrial injuries. And in New York, those cases can become even more complicated under specific labor laws. For example, construction accidents involving falls from heights may trigger special statutory protections. Courts examine whether proper safety equipment was provided and that can open the door to civil lawsuits beyond standard workers’ compensation.
That’s where another layer of legal action can emerge. While workers’ compensation typically limits lawsuits against employers, injured workers may pursue third-party liability claims if another company, contractor, or equipment manufacturer contributed to the accident. Those cases require detailed evidence, from safety compliance records to expert testimony.
The firm also notes that legal and regulatory changes can directly affect injured workers. Adjustments to benefit rates, medical guidelines, or procedural rules can alter how much compensation someone receives and how long the process takes. Staying current with those changes is critical, especially when livelihoods are at stake.
Attorney fees in these cases are regulated and must be approved by the Workers’ Compensation Board, a safeguard intended to protect claimants. But the system itself can still be overwhelming, particularly for individuals recovering from serious injuries.
The broader takeaway here is that workplace safety and injury law remain evolving issues, especially in states with detailed labor statutes like New York. As firms expand services, it reflects both legal complexity and the ongoing reality that workplace accidents continue to affect thousands of families each year.
For workers and employers alike, understanding rights and responsibilities under the law is essential. We will continue to follow developments in workplace injury regulations and legal trends across the country. Stay with us for continuing coverage and in-depth reporting on the issues that impact working communities worldwide.
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