NYC Workers’ Compensation Law

Injured
at Work?We fight for workers
who build New York.

Hurt on the job? You have rights. Schotter Millican, LLP recovers full compensation for injured workers, tradespeople, and laborers across New York City. No fees unless we win.

Get Your Free Case Review Call (718) 770-3708

30+Combined Years of Experience

$13M+Recovered for Clients

1,000+Workers Represented

3Languages Spoken

Super Lawyers

NY State Bar Association

Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group

AVVO

Martindale-Hubbell

What We Handle

Your Case. Our Fight.

Every injured worker deserves maximum compensation. We handle the full spectrum of on-the-job injuries with relentless advocacy.

Construction Accidents

Falls, scaffolding collapses, and equipment injuries — NY Labor Law §240 and §241 violations pursued aggressively.

Healthcare Workers

Nurses, aides, and medical staff injured on the job — wage replacement, medical coverage, and disability awards.

Workers' Compensation

Wage replacement, medical coverage, and permanent disability awards for all on-the-job injuries — any industry.

9/11 & Emergency Responders

WTC Health Program claims, FDNY and NYPD line-of-duty injuries, and first responder illness benefits.

Mental Stress & PTSD

Psychological injuries from workplace trauma or chronic stress are compensable — we fight for the full recognition you deserve.

Occupational Hearing Loss

Industrial noise-induced hearing loss, chemical exposure, and asbestos-related disease claims handled with precision.

Why Schotter Millican

Six Reasons Workers Trust Us

Workers Only — Always

We never represent employers or insurance companies. Our loyalty is 100% to the injured worker. No conflicts, no compromise.

No Fee Unless We Win

You pay nothing upfront and nothing out of pocket. Our fee comes only from a successful recovery — zero risk to you.

Combined 30+ Years of Experience

We know the Workers' Compensation Board, the judges, and the tactics insurers use to deny your claim. We're prepared for every move.

Spanish & Polish Speaking

Our team communicates fluently in English, Spanish, and Polish — ensuring nothing is lost in translation when your case is on the line.

Appellate Track Record

A long history of winning appeals when insurance companies try to reverse your award — we protect your benefits at every level.

Brooklyn & Queens Offices

Conveniently located across the boroughs where most of our clients live and work — no long commute for your consultations.

Track Record

Results That Speak.

$542,000.00

Asbestos handler sustained repetitive occupational injuries to hands, arms, and legs due to years of performing regular work duties.

occupational-diseases

$444,000.00

Asbestos handler sustained repetitive occupational injuries to arms, hands, and legs due to years of performing regular work duties.

occupational-diseases

$422,500.00

Asbestos supervisor sustained repetitive occupational injuries to neck, back, knees, and wrists due to years of performing regular work duties.

occupational-diseases

$400,000.00

Asbestos handler developed rhinitis, bronchitis, GERD, lung nodules, and PTSD as a result of participating in the Ground Zero cleanup efforts after 9/11.

911-related

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique.

Our Team