Many people injured while working may not realize they have the right to pursue claims against the negligent parties that caused their accidents, separate and apart from what workers’ compensation benefits provide. A common scenario involves those injured in auto accidents while traveling for work. There is a complex interplay between the benefits available to an accident victim injured in an auto accident while on the clock. Having an attorney will help you entangle the web and maximize any potential recovery.
A second situation involves laborers, masons, electricians or any trade workers injured during new commercial construction. New York State law affords special protection to construction workers injured after falling from an elevated work platform like a scaffold, man lift or ladder. It also affords special protection to those injured by falling debris. Consulting an attorney experienced with the nuances of these laws will help determine if you can be helped in such a scenario.
Workers’ compensation benefits are important. The insurance companies that provide those benefits are primarily responsible for payment of the injured worker’s medical bills and lost wages. However, many people quickly realize the lost wage component of workers’ compensation benefits may not provide nearly enough to continue to pay for household expenses. What should you do then? Let someone experienced help you.
