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
Tag: Staten Island Worker’s Compensation
Tripping Hazards in job site working areas are the basis for a personal injury claim under New York Labor Law
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 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?
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
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