What is a workers' compensation claim??

New York disability attorney Brian Mittman explains how the basic premise of workers' compensation law, and how it is a "SOCIAL PACT" where both employers and employees benefit in the case of an accident at work. 

This system can win you BENEFITS if you have incurred an INJURY AT WORK.

For more informational videos on the trickier aspects of workers' compensation, such as how the wage is determined and the hearing process, please continue watching our Lawline video series.

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