Why Choose Pasternack Tilker?
If you got hurt on the job in New York, you're navigating one of the most bureaucratic systems in the country: New York Workers' Compensation. Insurance carriers cut benefits, doctors get questioned, and the law is genuinely complicated. Pasternack Tilker has been doing this since 1933 — that's not a typo. Nine decades, more than 100,000 New Yorkers represented, six offices across the metro area, and a ratings record that's hard to argue with (4.9 stars across 1,100+ reviews at the Queens office alone). Workers' comp is contingency-only — no fee unless they win — and capped at 15% by state law. If you're injured and dealing with insurance, this is one of the most experienced shops in the city.
Situations They Handle
What You'll Likely Pay
Workers' compensation fees in NY are set by statute — typically 15% of the benefit award, paid only if you win. Personal injury is contingency, no fee unless they recover. SSD is also contingency-based with statutory caps.
Key Attorneys
Workers' Comp Partners
Construction Accident Team
SSD & Disability Department
What Clients Say
"Hurt my back on a construction site. Insurance tried to cut me off after 12 weeks. Pasternack Tilker fought for two years and got every dollar I was owed plus a third-party suit settlement. Worth every star."
"My SSD claim was denied twice. Pasternack handled the appeal, prepped me thoroughly for the ALJ hearing, and won. Couldn't have navigated Social Security without them."
"Fell from a scaffold on a midtown high-rise. They handled the comp claim and the Labor Law §240 case in tandem. Major recovery and they took the time to explain every step in plain English."
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Offices
Manhattan: 551 5th Ave, Suite 520, NY 10176
Queens: Astoria
Brooklyn / Garden City / White Plains
(212) 341-7900
Recognition
- ✓ Founded 1933 — 90+ Years
- ✓ 100,000+ Clients Represented
- ✓ 1,800+ Verified Reviews
- ✓ Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- ✓ Super Lawyers / Best Lawyers Recognized