Step-by-step claim help
Hurt at work in New York? Start with the filing steps that matter.
A step-by-step guide for injured New Yorkers: filing, benefits, medical proof, deadlines, and the decisions that shape a claim.
Help for each step of your claim
Just Got Hurt at Work
Your first steps after a New York work injury.
Filing Your Claim
Forms, deadlines, and doctors, step by step.
Work Injuries by Job
Comp guidance for your trade or industry.
Questions & Problems
Answers to common New York workers’ comp questions.
Your claim roadmap
- Start with the right forms — Understand what gets filed, who receives it, and which details matter before the claim starts drifting.
- Track proof and deadlines — Keep medical notes, employer notices, hearing dates, and benefit records organized from day one.
- Estimate the next move — Learn what can affect payments, denials, settlements, and conversations with a lawyer.
Step-by-step New York claim guidance
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Filing questions
Filing a claim, step by step
What do I do first after a work injury?
Get medical care, tell your employer in writing, and write down the date and details. Prompt notice protects your claim and starts the paperwork on time.
What is the C-3, and when is it due?
The C-3 is the employee claim form filed with the Workers’ Compensation Board. File it as soon as you can; you generally have up to two years, but earlier is safer.
What are the key deadlines?
Tell your employer within 30 days, and file your claim within two years of the injury (or of learning it is work-related). Missing these can cost you benefits.
What happens at a hearing?
A judge reviews the dispute – coverage, treatment, or benefit amount – hears both sides, and issues a decision. You can bring representation and submit medical evidence.
Not sure about your next step?