Introduction
With 28 years of exclusive focus on workers compensation law, Alex Dell has built one of the few firms in New York and Florida that handles nothing else. That singular commitment defines every aspect of The Law Firm of Alex Dell, PLLC, from how cases are researched to how medical evidence is assembled and presented before the New York State Workers Compensation Board. Injured workers in Albany, Plattsburgh, Bedford Hills, and the Sarasota area of Florida turn to this firm because workers compensation claims demand a specific and detailed command of law, medicine, and procedure that only comes from decades of doing exactly that work.
The firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no fees unless the firm successfully secures benefits. For workers who have already suffered the financial blow of a workplace injury, this structure removes one more obstacle between them and the legal representation they need.
Practice Areas
New York Workers Compensation
Workers compensation in New York operates under a framework administered by the New York State Workers Compensation Board. The process begins with an initial application, but many claims encounter resistance at various stages. The Law Firm of Alex Dell handles the full arc of these cases: initial filings, responses to claim denials, administrative appeals, and settlements.
A significant portion of the firm’s work involves securing treatment authorizations. When insurers delay or deny medical care, injured workers face a compounding problem: they cannot recover from their injuries while fighting paperwork. The firm works through the required channels to push back on those denials and get clients access to the treatment they are entitled to under New York law.
Wage replacement is the other critical component of workers compensation. When an injury prevents someone from working, those lost wages represent real financial pressure on families. The firm pursues maximum wage replacement benefits for each client based on the specific facts of their case and the medical documentation supporting it.
Florida Workers Compensation
The firm’s Florida practice is centered in the Sarasota area, serving clients whose workers compensation claims have been denied or contested. Florida cases often involve third-party claims, which arise when a party other than the employer shares responsibility for the injury. Identifying those third-party liability angles requires the kind of detailed case analysis that the firm applies to every matter it accepts.
Construction Accidents
Construction sites carry a higher concentration of serious injury risk than almost any other workplace. Falls from scaffolding, equipment malfunctions, and falling objects produce some of the most severe injuries workers face. The firm handles construction accident claims in New York and Florida, understanding both the workers compensation route and any additional avenues for recovery that may exist.
Repetitive Stress Injuries and Occupational Diseases
Not every workplace injury is sudden. Repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or chronic back conditions, develop over months or years of performing the same physical tasks. Occupational diseases, including conditions caused by chemical exposure or prolonged environmental hazards, present their own documentation challenges. The firm helps clients build the medical record needed to establish the connection between the work and the condition.
Employer Retaliation
Filing a workers compensation claim is a legal right, but some employers respond with adverse employment actions: reduced hours, demotion, termination. The firm advocates for clients who face retaliation after asserting legitimate claims, an additional layer of protection that most workers do not know they have.
Attorney Profile
Alex Dell founded the firm on the principle that concentration in a single area of law produces better outcomes for clients. With more than 28 years of practice dedicated exclusively to workers compensation, Dell brings a depth of experience to every case that generalist firms cannot match. That focus means familiarity with the procedural requirements, the administrative boards, the medical frameworks, and the insurer tactics that shape how these cases actually unfold.
Location and Service Area
The firm maintains offices in Albany, New York (450 New Karner Road, Albany, New York 12205), as well as additional locations in Plattsburgh and Bedford Hills, New York. The Florida office is located at 5632 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34233. The toll-free number, (866) 965-2667, connects clients from across New York State and the Sarasota region to the firm’s team.
Client Focus
The clients this firm serves are workers who have been hurt on the job and are dealing with the bureaucratic and financial aftermath of that injury. These are not abstract legal matters. A denied claim, a delayed treatment authorization, or a missed wage replacement payment affects whether someone can pay rent or get medical care. The firm treats these stakes seriously and works to resolve each case with the full weight of Alex Dell’s three decades of experience behind it.
Because the firm operates on contingency, it has a direct financial interest in securing benefits for every client. There are no fees to pay upfront, and the firm’s compensation is tied to the outcome. That alignment between client interest and firm interest is not incidental. It is how the firm was built to operate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the firm handle workers compensation cases in both New York and Florida?
A: Yes. The Law Firm of Alex Dell, PLLC practices New York workers compensation throughout New York State and Florida workers compensation in the Sarasota area. Both practices cover claim denials, appeals, and settlements.
Q: What does it cost to hire the firm?
A: The firm works on a contingency fee basis. Clients do not pay attorney fees unless the firm secures benefits. The initial conversation about your case carries no charge.
Q: My claim was denied. Can the firm still help?
A: Claim denials are a substantial part of what this firm handles. Appeals before the New York State Workers Compensation Board or through Florida’s administrative process are well within the firm’s scope. A denial is not the end of the road.
Q: My employer cut my hours after I filed a claim. What can I do?
A: Employer retaliation for filing a legitimate workers compensation claim is something the firm specifically addresses. Adverse employment actions taken after a claim filing may give rise to additional legal protections for the worker.
Q: The firm handles repetitive stress injuries. How do I know if my condition qualifies?
A: Conditions that develop over time from repeated workplace tasks, including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, and chronic back conditions caused by the job, may qualify as compensable injuries under New York or Florida workers compensation law. The firm can evaluate the specifics of your condition and work history.
Closing
Workers compensation law is narrow in the best possible sense: a focused body of rules, procedures, and medical standards that determines whether injured workers receive the benefits the law promises them. The Law Firm of Alex Dell, PLLC has practiced nothing else for nearly three decades. Offices in Albany, Plattsburgh, Bedford Hills, and Sarasota are reachable by phone at (866) 965-2667. For workers in New York and Florida who need someone who knows this area of law thoroughly, that experience and that focus are available on a contingency basis, with no fees unless benefits are secured.
Website: https://alexdell.com