New York’s workers’ compensation system is failing injured workers by imposing unnecessary delays that worsen their financial and medical struggles, according to a new analysis. Critics argue that bureaucratic hurdles and administrative backlogs create a cycle where claims are stalled for months, leaving victims without critical benefits while employers and insurers drag out resolutions. The piece examines how these systemic failures undermine the purpose of the program, which is meant to provide swift relief to those hurt on the job. With mounting evidence of inefficiency, the op-ed urges lawmakers to address the root causes before more workers suffer avoidable hardship.
Op-ed | Delay is the new denial: Inside New York’s broken workers’ compensation system amNewYork
