Worker's Compensations

If I’m Involved In A Car Accident While Working, Can I Claim Workers’ Comp?

Yes, if you are working when you are a pedestrian who is hit by a car or are in another vehicle that was involved in the accident and you sustained an injury, you can claim workers’ compensation.

There may be complications with filing since car insurance should also provide coverage, but in many cases, the coverage provided through car insurance isn’t enough and the policy limits are met quickly.

What Types Of Construction Accidents Qualify For A Special Lawsuit For Pain And Suffering In New York?

There are numerous construction accidents that qualify – some of them are listed below. Contact our team for additional information regarding your accident.

Asbestos Exposure
Ceiling or floor collapses
Crane accidents
Defective machinery or heavy equipment
Electrocution
Falls from ladders and/or scaffolding
Falls through floor holes or other unprotected openings
Forklift injuries
Slips and falls on construction debris -and- from falling construction debris

Am I Entitled To Workers’ Compensation?

Under New York State law, all employees who are injured in the course of work are entitled to receive workers compensation, regardless of what caused their injury. However, it is often difficult to obtain workers’ comp benefits because the claims process is complicated and insurance companies will try to deny your claim to avoid paying up.

In order to obtain workers’ compensation benefits, an injured worker must prove that he or she has an injury, illness or disability that occurred during the course of his or her employment.

What Is Workers’ Compensation & How Does It Work?

Workers’ compensation states that employees have the right to receive benefits when they are acutely injured, develop an injury or contract illnesses at the workplace. The purpose of the law is to protect employees who are injured on the job and help them return to gainful employment as soon as possible after an injury or illness.

In return for this protection, workers give up their right to sue their employer for negligence. The idea is to limit litigation fees and protect workers in the unfortunate event that they suffer an injury. This would be a fair deal if workers always received the benefits that they are guaranteed under the law.

Am I Entitled To Workers’ Compensation?

To obtain workers’ compensation benefits, an injured worker must prove that he or she has an injury, illness or disability that occurred during the course of his or her employment.

I’ve Been Injured On The Job. What Should I Do Now?

Knowing what to do after a workplace injury can help improve your chances of obtaining any workers’ compensation benefits that you may be entitled to.

Three things you should do immediately after suffering an injury on the job include:

Notifying your employer of your injury
Seeking medical attention for your injuries
Contacting a workers’ compensation lawyer

What Types of Work-Related Injuries Are Eligible For Workers Comp?

Under New York law, employers are required to provide workers’ compensation for all employees through an insurance plan or via self-insurance.

Additionally, New York workers’ compensation states that injured workers’ are entitled to receive benefits for any type of injury, regardless of what caused the injury.

Therefore, all types of workplace injuries can qualify for workers’ compensation. Some of the most common types of injuries that we help with include:

Back Injuries
Knee Injuries
Eye Injuries
Head Injuries
Bone Fractures & Muscle Strains
Burns, Scars & Disfigurement
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Heart Attack & Strokes
Loss of Limb / Amputation
MRSA Infections
Neck Injuries
Hearing Loss
Nerve & Tendon Injuries
Paralysis, paraplegia & quadriplegia
Repetitive trauma injuries
Mental health issues
and other work-related injuries

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