I was injured on a job site about two years ago. My leg had two operations and I missed a year of work. Recently, I received a letter in the mail from my compensation carrier stating that they are exercising a right of subrogation. What does this mean? In short, this means that you should … Continue reading Compensation Carrier’s Right of Subrogation
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I fell from a scaffold while cleaning an air compressor mounted on the roof of a building. What are my options for getting my bills covered while I recover from my injuries? If you were injured in a height-related accident while performing commercial cleaning work in New York, understanding how Labor Law protects cleaners under … Continue reading Labor Law Protects Cleaners
I work in a factory. I was injured when I exited the elevator in the factory. The elevator car was mislevel with the floor and I fell exiting the elevator walking onto the floor. Do I have a claim for my injuries? Yes, you may have multiple claims. The first claim you have is for … Continue reading Factory Safety
Labor Law section 241 claims must be based on violations of the Industrial Code
New York Labor Law scaffold case
I was hurt on a construction site accident about four years ago. My attorney has told me that I have to pay money back out of my settlement for a Worker’s Compensation lien. Do I have to pay money out of my settlement for benefits I already received? The short answer is yes you do. … Continue reading Worker’s Compensation Liens
In the first part of this series, we covered how an electrician injured on a New York construction site can obtain Workers' Compensation benefits. This post covers the second and often more valuable claim: a Labor Law construction accident New York lawsuit against the general contractor and building owner for pain and suffering. Workers' Compensation … Continue reading Labor Law Construction Accident New York
I was injured in a construction accident when I was electrically shocked at a job site. I was unable to work for more than six months, and have received nothing from my employer. Can I receive compensation for my injuries? Yes. If you were injured in a construction accident, you likely have more than one … Continue reading Construction Accident Workers Compensation New York
I was injured doing remodeling at a construction site for an employer that hired me a week before my accident. Can I collect Worker's Compensation? Yes. It does not matter how long you have been working on a job. You can always make a Worker's Compensation claim. Construction workers are notorious for having many employers … Continue reading Starting A Compensation Claim
I was assaulted at work. A recently hired co-worker lost control of himself and punched me. Do I have a claim against my employer for hiring someone unstable? When a client is physically assaulted by a co-worker on the job, they face a complex legal landscape spanning both statutory administrative systems and common-law tort actions. … Continue reading I Was Assaulted at Work. Can I Sue My Employer or Co-Worker?