Last Updated: July 6, 2026
First Claim Steps was built to walk you through the confusing first hours, days, and weeks after a New York workplace injury — what to report, who to notify, and what paperwork tends to show up next. Before you use any of it, please take a moment to read this disclaimer so you understand exactly what our content is, and isn’t.
We Are Not a Law Firm
First Claim Steps is an independent, privately operated educational resource. We are not a law firm, we do not have attorneys on staff reviewing individual cases, and no one associated with this Site is providing you with legal representation. Everything published here is general information intended to help you understand the typical process — it is not tailored legal advice for your specific claim.
You should not rely on anything you read on this Site as a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney who has reviewed the actual facts of your case. Sending us a message, filling out a form, or reading our guides does not create an attorney-client relationship, and nothing you share with us is protected by attorney-client privilege. If you need representation or advice specific to your injury, please consult a licensed New York workers’ compensation attorney.
Accuracy and “As-Is” Information
We work to keep our guides clear, current, and useful, but workers’ compensation law, procedures, and forms in New York can change, and every injury has its own facts that may lead to a different outcome than what’s described in a general article. For that reason:
- All content is provided “as-is,” without any warranty of accuracy, completeness, or currentness
- Rules, deadlines, and benefit amounts referenced on the Site may have changed since publication
- Your situation may involve details that change how a general rule applies to you
- You should always confirm current requirements with the New York Workers’ Compensation Board, your employer, or a qualified professional before acting
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- That resource operates independently of First Claim Steps and is not our employee, partner, or agent
- Any relationship, engagement, or agreement you enter into is strictly between you and that third party
- Being listed or referred by us is not an endorsement of that party’s skill, outcomes, or fitness for your particular case
- We are not responsible for the advice given, services performed, or fees charged by any third party we connect you with
Limits on Our Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, First Claim Steps and its owners, writers, and contributors will not be liable for any loss, missed deadline, denied claim, or other harm that results from your use of, or reliance on, information found on this Site. This includes decisions made based on our guides as well as any interactions you have with third parties we’ve referred you to. Use of this Site is entirely at your own discretion and risk, and the information here should always be treated as a starting point for your own research — not a final answer for your specific case.
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