You can file your own workers compensation claim. Here is a link to the info you will need to file your own claim: http://www.wcb.state.ny.us/content/main/onthejob/howto.jsp

It sounds like your employer is going to jerk you around so you should probably talk to an experienced workers compensation lawyer ASAP. Our firm no longer handles workers comp cases but I would strongly recommend Scott Learned from the Learned, Reilly and Learned law firm in Elmira. Scott is an excellent comp lawyer. His office # is (607)734‑1519.

Good luck!

Jim
_________________________________
James B. Reed
NY & PA Injury & Malpractice Lawyer
Ziff Law Firm, LLP
Mailto: jreed@zifflaw.com
Office: (607)733‑8866
Toll-Free: 800-ZIFFLAW (943‑3529)
Web: www.zifflaw.com
Blogs: NYInjuryLawBlog.com and
NYBikeAccidentBlog.com