Michael J. McConnell is a workers’ compensation attorney serving Greenburgh, NY. If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to financial compensation.

This can include:

Get a Free Consultation with a Greenburgh Workers’ Compensation Attorney

The Law Office of Michael J. McConnell offers free consultations to injured workers.

This can be done in person at his office, by phone, or by video. He will take as much time as you need to help you with your case.

Call (914) 810-0510, email info@mcconnellinjurylaw.com, or click here to schedule your free consultation.

A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Who Cares

Michael J. McConnell is a workers’ compensation attorney who takes a proactive and aggressive approach to litigation. He is a former NYC prosecutor and also has 5+ years of experience handling New York workers’ compensation claims for an insurance carrier.

Beyond any professional training and experience, he firmly believes in the importance of a client-first mentality. Therefore, at the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell, the focus is always on:

  1. Consistent contact with the client during all stages of their case.
  2. Clear communication about expectations and next steps.
  3. Compassion for the injured worker.

The benefit of having his own law practice is that Michael J. McConnell has full control over every one of his cases and can chose to take the cases that he can devote the time to. Working for someone else often leaves a lawyer subject to the whims of their boss or someone higher up, which often leads to overworked attorneys who struggle to keep up as they get overloaded with a ton of cases they simply cannot devote proper time and attention to. This can lead to dissatisfied clients who are unhappy that their attorneys don’t communicate with them or keep them updated about their cases. In other words, those clients feel that they are “just a number.”

Michael J. McConnell is a Greenburgh workers’ compensation attorney who understands that injured workers expect their lawyer to treat them with the respect and dignity they deserve. They should always be more than a “file number” or a “case.”

At the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell it is absolutely priority number one to put the client first. Every single time. No exceptions.

Injuries in Greenburgh that Could Be Eligible for Workers Compensation

This list is non-exhaustive, but it does include some of the more frequent types of injuries we see in the workplace.

  • Concussions
  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Meniscus tears
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Back pain
  • Neck pain

Most Frequent Types of Workplace Accidents

Accidents at work can happen hundreds if not thousands of different ways. Here are the classic examples:

  • Slip and falls
  • Trip and falls
  • Lifting accidents
  • Burns
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents (e.g., package delivery drivers, travelling nurses)
  • Overuse or Repetitive Motion Injuries
  • Falls from heights (e.g., ladder, roof)
  • Construction Accidents

First Steps after a Workplace Accident in Greenburgh

It is generally important to do these four things after a work accident:

  1. Notify the employer in writing within 30 days;
  2. Get immediate medical care;
  3. File a formal workers’ compensation claim by filing the C-3 Form with the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board;
  4. Continue to seek medical treatment if directed by your doctor.

How a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Can Help an Injured Worker

One of the most important things that an attorney can do is to make sure the injured worker doesn’t miss out on all sources of potential compensation. They can also stand up to an insurance company who tries to pay the injured worker less than they deserve.

Additionally, many workers’ compensation claims are litigated before the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board, so having an attorney take control of depositions, questioning witnesses, and making legal arguments can be a difference maker.

If you are interested in learning more about how a workers’ compensation attorney can help, contact Michael J. McConnell for a free consultation today.