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Whether you require the services of a New York City & Westchester County construction accident lawyer or you were injured on the job in another field of employment, you can depend on a New York City & Westchester County work injury lawyer here at The Bàez Legal Group to fight for the compensation you need. Contact us today to learn more about your legal options and how we can help you through the process ahead.

DO I NEED A NEW YORK CITY & WESTCHESTER COUNTY WORK INJURY LAWYER?

No one wants to get hurt on the job, as this can set a person back both physically and financially. Unfortunately, work injuries are not uncommon, and if you’ve been hurt, you can depend on an experienced New York City & Westchester County personal injury attorney to fight for your right to a swift recovery.

WHAT TO DO AFTER A WORKPLACE ACCIDENT

If you are injured on the job, it is paramount that you take immediate action to document the accident. If you can, take the following steps:

Notify your supervisor/employer and call 911 to the scene.
While you await emergency services, take pictures of what caused your accident.
Ask witnesses for their contact information.
Once you receive medical treatment, obtain a copy of all medical documentation/bills pertaining to your injuries from your physician.
Hire a competent New York City & Westchester County work injury lawyer who can help you file a C-3 form with the Workers’ Compensation Board and/or advise you of your legal options going forward.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS IN NEW YORK STATE

In New York State, all for-profit employers and the majority of not-for-profit employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. As long as you can prove that you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, you should receive compensation to cover the cost of all health care pertaining to your injury, two-thirds of your average weekly wage, and the cost of all travel expenses to and from related health care appointments. Workers’ compensation is a form of no-fault insurance, meaning that if you can prove that you were hurt on the job, you should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of who caused the injury.

THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS IN NEW YORK STATE

Often, employees who’ve been injured on the job will choose to file third-party claims instead of workers’ compensation claims. Third-party claims are unique from workers’ compensation claims in that they allege someone caused the accident. A third-party claim is a personal injury claim filed against a liable third party who is not your employer, such as a property owner, product designer/manufacturer, or another third party. There is no predetermined cap on damages recoverable in third-party claims.

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

You should note that the statute of limitations for workers’ compensation claims and third-party claims is not the same. In New York, you will have two years from the date of your accident to file a workers’ compensation claim (though you must notify your employer of the incident within 30 days of it occurring), and three years from the date of your accident to file a third-party claim. That said, the sooner you get in touch with a New York City & Westchester County work injury lawyer, the better.

CONTACT A NEW YORK CITY & WESTCHESTER COUNTY WORK INJURY LAWYER

A work injury can affect a person and his or her family in multiple ways. Fortunately, those who’ve been hurt on the job in New York State can rely on our firm to help them when they need it most. Contact The Bàez Legal Group today to schedule your free initial consultation.

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