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
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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 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
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? The short answer is yes. As long as the assault occurred at work during business hours, the claim for benefits is valid. McGrinder v. Sullivan, 290 N.Y. … Continue reading Assaults at Work
I was hurt in an accident on the job last year. Can I get reimbursed for my travel expenses to my doctor's office? Yes, you can be reimbursed for your travel (and medical) expenses. In order to get reimbursed, you should submit a C-257 form to the compensation carrier and the Compensation Board. (You can … Continue reading Reimbursement of Travel and Medical Expense
How much money should I expect from a Worker's Compensation settlement? The best answer to the question is to explain the factors the Compensation Board uses when it approves settlements. First, the wage that an injured worker was making at the time of his/her accident. The more money the injured worker was making, the better … Continue reading Worker’s Compensation Settlements
If insurance paid my medical bills, does the insurance company have a lien on my personal injury settlement There is no short answer to this question. Injured people seek immediate medical treatment. There is no time to wait for a personal injury case settlement which could take years. Insurers pay medical providers for their services. … Continue reading Liens on Accident Claims
Is there a statute of limitations for Worker's Compensations Claims? Yes. There are generally two statute of limitations. The first limitation pertains to notice to the employer. An employee injured on the job has 30 days to notify his or her employer about on the job accidents. Worker's Compensation Law section 18. If an employee … Continue reading Worker’s Compensation Statute of Limitations
What does my Worker's Compensation claim have to do with my law suit for personal injuries? The question is not specific about the type of case you have. There are many different types of cases that have both a personal injury lawsuit and a Worker's Compensation claim. So this article will cover two of the … Continue reading Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation