Christine Smith

Christine Smith works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in New York. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Christine Smith handles all types of workers' compensation cases in New York, including Permanent Disability, Workers Comp Settlements, Vocational Rehabilitation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In New York, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Christine immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Christine Smith's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 25 years of experience in New York workers' comp law, Christine knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Christine Smith primarily serves clients in Poughkeepsie and the surrounding New York area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in New York and were injured at work, contact Christine's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.