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Were you or a loved one injured while at work in the Bronx, NY? You may be entitled to significant compensation. Contact a Bronx workplace accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers to learn more about your legal rights under New York’s workers’ compensation and personal injury laws.
Our lawyers have spent decades fighting to protect injured workers across New York City. We’ve recovered tens of millions of dollars in life-changing settlements and verdicts over the years.
You may be entitled to compensation above and beyond what workers’ compensation covers. Call our law firm at (212) 564-2800 in the Bronx, New York, to schedule a free consultation to learn more about your legal options.
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The aftermath of a work accident can be overwhelming. Too often, injured workers lose money because they don’t know what to do or where to get legal help. They might also think that workers’ comp is their only option.
Our Bronx personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC can help you after a workplace accident. We have over 25 years of experience handling serious personal injury claims–so we know the ropes. Our founding attorney is a National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Trial Lawyer and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Hiring our team means you’ll gain an advocate to:
We’ve handled countless cases like your and know what to do to get the money you need. Call for a free initial consultation today to learn more about how an experienced Bronx injury attorney can help with your case.
Each work accident claim is unique. The value of your case often depends on whether you can file a third-party claim or are limited to workers’ compensation insurance.
The value of your workers’ compensation claim will depend on:
Keep in mind; the value of your workers’ comp check is limited under New York state law. The following limits will apply:
The value of your case may be much higher if you’re entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit. Typically, you can’t sue your employer for damages after an on-the-job injury. If your employer was liable, you’re limited to workers’ compensation benefits.
However, you can sue a negligent third party outside of the workers’ compensation system.
For example, you may file a lawsuit (a third-party claim) against:
In these cases, the value of your case will primarily depend on the severity of your injuries. However, the emotional and physical toll of the injury is also factored into the equation.
Bronx work accident victims have two options for recovering damages. All employees are entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim for benefits under New York state law. You may also be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit for additional damages.
Workers’ compensation provides money for:
These benefits can be important to your financial security while you recover. On the other hand, they probably won’t cover all of your losses. Workers’ comp doesn’t compensate injured workers for their non-economic damages.
If you’re entitled to file a third-party claim, you can recover damages to cover all of your losses.
Victims can often recover damages for:
Our lawyers in the Bronx will evaluate your case carefully to determine whether you’re eligible to file a lawsuit. Call for a free case review today to learn more about how we can help.
Under New York workers’ compensation laws, you can recover damages even if you were responsible for the work accident; it’s a no-fault system.
The rules are more complex in personal injury cases. New York follows a pure contributory negligence law. If you’re entitled to sue a third party for damages, your compensation can be reduced by your percentage of fault for the accident (if any).
Workplace injuries can often be extensive and even permanent. Our lawyers often represent work accident victims who have sustained:
Most injured workers don’t know where to turn for help after a work accident. Our Bronx workplace accident attorneys are here to help with every aspect of your case. Just give us a quick call to schedule a free case review today.
Some of the most common causes of workplace accidents in the Bronx include:
Many workplace accidents happen because someone decided to cut corners to save money. Regardless of how your work injury happened, our lawyers at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC will fight to recover the maximum compensation you deserve.
There are countless ways to get hurt on the job. We handle all types of workplace accident claims in the Bronx, including those involving:
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Negligence is a legal term for careless or reckless behavior. Someone is negligent if you can prove:
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. So, negligence won’t apply to your workers’ comp claim. You only have to show that you were injured on the job to recover benefits. However, you will have to prove negligence if you’re able to sue a third party for damages.
New York law limits the amount of time you have to take legal action. You must notify your employer about your injuries within 30 days of the accident. Otherwise, you could lose your right to claim workers’ comp.
The New York statute of limitations gives you three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. The clock typically starts running on the day of your accident. However, it may start later if you did not discover your injuries right away.
Our lawyers at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC have helped thousands of clients recover fair compensation over the years. We’re ready to help you fight for the full amount you deserve. If you or a loved one were hurt on the job, call to schedule a free consultation with a Bronx workplace accident lawyer today.
New York City Office
450 7th Ave Suite 1605
New York, NY 10123
(212) 564 2800
Brooklyn Office
26 Court St., Suite 2511
Brooklyn, NY 11242
(718) 802-1600
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