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
Category: Worker’s Compensation Benefits
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? Worker's Compensation Claim The first claim you should make is for Workers Compensation Benefits. You have 30 days from the date of your … 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 post, the injured party was an electrician who was shocked. The first part of this post dealt with an electrician who was receiving no Worker's Compensation benefits. The prior post suggested that the injured worker should make a Worker's Compensation claim. He should obtain medical and lost wage benefits … Continue reading Construction Site Claims – Part 2
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. But you have asked a very complicated question which will be answered in two … Continue reading Construction Site Claims – Part 1
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
In a previous post, the issue of Compensation for assaults at work by a fellow employee was addressed. Worker's Compensation does cover a claim arising out of an assault that occurred on the job. A second issue that may arise in this case is the right of an employee to directly sue a co-employee for … Continue reading Assaults at Work II