New York Work-Related Injury Attorney and Construction Injury Attorney
Many injuries occur on-the-job or at work
sites, offices or construction sites. If you have suffered a
work-related injury, you may be entitled you to compensation beyond
what
Workers’ Compensation will pay.
“Wait,” you say, “Doesn’t
Workers’ Compensation cover all workplace injuries?”
Yes and No. If you suffer an injury while
working,
Workers’ Compensation should cover all expenses and provide
compensation for injuries. In return for that coverage,
New York State law generally prevents lawsuits for injury
damages against employers. However, you may be entitled to
additional compensation if you fit any of the following categories:
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You are a uniformed employee or teacher in New York City or other municipality who is exempt from Workers’ Compensation by contract.
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Your injury occurs while working on a ladder, a scaffold or at any elevation.
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Your injury results from an object falling on you from a ladder, scaffold or construction site.
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Your injury occurs due to a defective product.
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Your injury occurs due to the negligence of someone or some entity other than your employer. This category would include injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident with a driver not employed by your employer or an injury resulting from the negligence of a property owner when you are working off-site.
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Your injury occurred due to gross negligence of your employer or fellow employee.
If you have a work-related injury or
illness and think you may be entitled to compensation beyond
Workers’ Compensation or if you have questions, you should
consult with a New York lawyer who handles work-related and job site
cases. I will be glad to discuss your rights, answer your questions and
help you with a potential case. You can call me at 1-800-660-1466 or
send me an e-mail at
Carol@SchlittLaw.com. The consultation
is free and I will be glad to help you.
Work-Related
Injuries Including Construction Accidents
I have handled a significant number of
work-related, on-the-job and work site
cases. Some occurred when employees were working at off-site
locations, including a meter reader hurt when he fell down a flight
of stairs and an insurance adjuster hurt while inspecting cars in a
repair garage. Some of my clients have been on-the-job while hurt in
motor vehicle accidents that entitled them to compensation beyond
Workers’ Compensation. I have tried a large number of cases
involving ladders and scaffolding, which have their own section of
the
New York Labor Law that bypasses the Workers’ Compensation
restrictions. Some cases have arisen from defective office products
and construction equipment that led to suits against the
manufacturers of those products. For example, in one case, a
defective elevator injured an employee and I brought a case against
the elevator maintenance firm. I have extensive experience with work
site and on-the-job cases and would be glad to assist you if you
have a case or think you might have a case. There is never a charge
for the consultation. Feel free to call me at 1-800-660-1466 or send
me an e-mail at
Carol@SchlittLaw.com.
Ladder and
Scaffold Injuries: A Special Category of Cases
When injuries occur while an employee
worked on a ladder or scaffold or other structure that lifted the
person above the ground, the employee may seek compensation outside
of Workers’ Compensation.
New York Labor Law grants special protections to employees
injured while working on ladders or scaffolds. These provisions also
protect construction workers hurt by objects falling from a ladder
or scaffold. I have handled many ladder and scaffold cases so I have
good experience in this area. If you have questions or a possible
case involving a ladder or scaffold, please call me at
1-800-660-1466 or send me an e-mail at
Carol@SchlittLaw.com.
The consultation is free and I will be glad to help you.
A NY Attorney's
Guide: What to Do if You
are Injured On-the-Job or at a Work Site
Take care of any medical needs: See a doctor as
soon as possible to treat any medical needs. What may seem like a
minor hurt may not go away on its own; when in doubt see a doctor.
You will receive free care from any doctor authorized by the
Workers’ Compensation Board. You can contact the Board at
1-800-781-2362 to find a provider or check their web site by
clicking here.
If possible, file a complaint or incident report with the person or
organization responsible for your injury: If you
hurt yourself on-the-job or at a work site, you should file an
incident report. Your employer might have a designated person for
this purpose, though you can always contact Human Resources. Filing
that report is required for you to receive your
Workers’ Compensation benefits. Creating a record is also
important in documenting your case. When you do file a complaint,
make sure to write down the name, title and contact information for
the person who takes the information. Ask for a copy of the incident
report. If you have questions on how to do this, feel free to call
me at 1-800-660-1466.
Gather Information about the Incident: After you
have attended to any medical needs, try to gather as much
information as possible about the event. If possible, collect the
following information:
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The exact address where the accident happened
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The name and contact person who handles Workers’ Compensation claims for your employer
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The name and address of the owner of the property (if not your employer)
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The name and contact information for the person who takes your complaint
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The name and contact information for any witnesses
The more information that you can gather
in advance, the stronger your potential case will be.
If possible, take pictures of the accident site: If
you can take pictures of the accident site, you should do so. Using
your camera phone is fine. Photographs can help document the
negligent conditions. Also, take photos of your injuries such as
cuts, bruises, scrapes, etc.
If appropriate, contact a New York attorney experienced with work
site and on-the-job cases: If you have been injured
on-the-job, you may be entitled to seek compensation. If you think
you may have a lawsuit or if you have questions, you should seek the
counsel of an attorney experienced in work site and work-related
cases. I have experience with these cases and have specific
experience with ladder and scaffold cases in New York. Feel free to
call me at 1-800-660-1466.
Carol L. Schlitt - New York Work-Related Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one have suffered an injury on the job, you should contact a New York personal injury who has experience with construction site, work site and job or work-related cases. If you think you have a case or if you have questions, you can call me and I will be glad to discuss your rights, answer your questions and help you with a potential case. You can call me at 1-800-660-1466 or send me an e-mail at Carol@SchlittLaw.com. The consultation is free and I will be glad to help you.
I hope you have found this information
helpful.
Carol L. Schlitt
1-800-660-1466
Carol@SchlittLaw.com.