I fell at a site while installing new wiring. I work as an electrician. The building owner hired my company to install new wiring. I fell off a ladder when I was snaking cable through a wall. What claims do I have? The first claim you have is Worker's Compensation. The Compensation carrier will cover … Continue reading Electrician Injured While Installing Wiring Covered Under Labor Law
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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
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
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 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
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