Workers' Compensation Claims and Workplace Injuries in New York
Helping Injured Construction Workers Obtain Compensation After On-the-Job Accidents
The New York workers' compensation benefits program was designed to enable workers to quickly obtain the money they need following workplace injuries. Workers' compensation benefits do not provide a large, sweeping award for pain and suffering, or compensate workers for others' negligence. Instead, they cover basic necessities like:
- Medical expenses
- A portion of lost wages
- Income following full or partial disability
If you were injured on the job, the attorneys of The Orlow Firm can refer you to a New York workers' compensation attorney, and then help you pursue additional compensation through a third-party claim, when the facts of the case permit. Third-party claims:
- Are like "regular lawsuits": they have no financial limits and typically exceed workers' compensation benefits in value
- Can be filed against owners, subcontractors, contractors and other negligent parties (but not your employer)
- Require the help of an experienced attorney
We have handled numerous third-party personal injury claims for injured construction workers, recovering many millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. Contact us for a no-charge discussion and for counsel in the following legal areas:
Don't Decide on a Course of Action without Knowledgeable Counsel
In New York, construction laws are very advantageous to injured worker plaintiffs, especially regarding injuries sustained by falls from scaffolding and ladders. Though it may seem like you don't have a case against a third party, or even if you think workers' compensation benefits will be sufficient, it makes sense to speak to an attorney to determine the full extent of your rights.
Contact Us
Contact The Orlow Firm for experienced personal injury representation. We offer free initial consultations and operate three offices across New York City for your convenience. We can go to you if you cannot come to us. To contact a lawyer, call 866-959-7202.
