|
|
||||||||||||||
PROTECT INJURED WORKERS IN NEW YORK |
||||||
Working New Yorkers are the backbone of New York's economy.New York was the first state to adopt workers’ compensation and was once a national leader in protecting the rights and interests of workers injured on the job. Today the New York workers’ compensation system is broken.If you are a worker in New York State, you can make a difference:CLICK TO START WRITING A LETTER TO YOUR LEGISLATORS |
A message from William Turley, President of the IWBA
Since 1997, the IWBA and its members have fought tirelessly to protect the interests of New York’s injured veterans of industry, and over the past several years, our members’ ability to communicate, inform, and educate each other has grown significantly. The IWBA continues to make efforts to create a positive working relationship with the state Legislature and regulatory agencies thus permitting our organization to be part of the dialogue on future legal issues.
This is proving to be one of the more difficult times for New York’s injured workers, and for their counsel, than can be recalled in recent history. It is critical that the IWBA remain strong, and its members active in 2020, so if you are not currently a member, join us today. The benefits of IWBA membership will only continue to grow, including the excellent continuing education and networking opportunities offered through the IWBA. While our in person events have been postponed in 2020, we will continue to update our Upcoming CLE page with information on our plans. We are planning on our normal schedule of all three of our conferences in New York City in January, Buffalo in April, and Saratoga in September of 2020!
Time to Take Action on the Proposed Medical Guidelines!
Please watch this 93 second video regarding submitting comments to the Workers Compensation Board on the proposed medical guidelines.
In the News...
The Poughkeepsie Journal: Spackenkill student wins ruling on posthumous workers' compensation
Kanye Khalid Green is one step closer to receiving the workers compensation benefits he believes was owed to him after his father's death.
The Center for New York City Affairs at The New School has released reports outlining the shocking inadequacy of benefits for New York workers who are injured at work, and is an excellent source of information and research related to our work. Visit their website for more information:
Please note IWBA’s social media presence!
Follow us to learn more about our Access to Justice campaign
Stay current with IWBA and Workers' Compensation news by following or liking us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn! We regularly report important news and updates of interest to both attorney's and their clients regarding the regulations and legislation affecting the injured workers of New York State, including blogs about our Access to Justice campaign. If you have news you would like to share about yourself, your business, or the industry, we encourage you to email us at:
facebook 
linkedin 
twitter
Join the IWBA
The Injured Workers' Bar Association, established January 7, 1997, is comprised of attorneys from throughout New York State who concentrate their practice in representation of injured workers. Many of our members practice exclusively in the area of Workers' Compensation Law.
Our members provide legal representation for tens of thousands of injured workers every year. To become a member of the IWBA, an attorney must show that 80% or more of their Workers' Compensation practice consists of representing injured workers and not insurance carriers or employers.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE OR JOIN
Help for Injured Workers
Some say that an attorney is not needed to help prosecute a Workers' Compensation claim, however we strongly urge any injured worker who seeks Workers' Compensation benefits to consult with an attorney who practices in the field of Workers Compensation.
The IWBA is comprised of respected workers' compensation attorneys from throughout New York State and can be contacted for a consultation on your workers' compensation claim. Click here to search our directory for a qualified workers' compensation attorney in your area.