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Were you hurt on the job in New York, NY? Workers’ compensation isn’t always your only option. Call an experienced New York City workplace accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers at (212) 564 2800 to schedule a free consultation.
We’ve been advocating on behalf of New Yorkers who were injured at work for more than two decades–and we’ve recovered millions in compensation for those clients over the years. You might be entitled to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering from negligent third parties. Your first consultation is always free, so call our law firm today to schedule yours.
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Workplace illnesses and occupational diseases can happen on any job site–from office buildings to construction sites. Some of those injuries can leave you struggling through a painful recovery that can last weeks or months. You’ll probably need financial help to get by while you’re off the job.
All injured workers have options for recovering compensation. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to get the insurance companies to hand over the fair amount you deserve. Even the workers’ compensation board might challenge your right to benefits.
An experienced New York personal injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers can make a world of difference.
When you trust us with your case, you can expect that your lawyer will:
Insurance companies have virtually unlimited resources to challenge your claim. You don’t have to handle the battle on your own. Our New York City personal injury attorneys are dedicated to protecting your future–and we’ve been successfully going toe-to-toe with big insurance companies for more than 25 years.
Ready to learn more about how a skilled lawyer can fight to get the money you need after a work accident? Call our law offices in New York, New York to schedule a free case review today.
According to the New York Department of Labor, more than 140,000 workplace nonfatal illnesses and injuries were reported in New York in 2019 alone. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that about 78,400 of those work-related injuries were serious–resulting in time away from work or job restrictions.
That data doesn’t even take into account workplace accidents that proved to be fatal. In 2018, 73 New York City workers lost their lives to fatal work injuries. 49% of those workplace fatalities were caused by slips, trips, and falls, and contact with objects and equipment.
There are two primary ways to recover compensation after a New York City work accident: filing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits or filing a personal injury lawsuit. The value of your case depends upon which types of compensation are available
You can recover an unlimited amount of workers’ compensation medical benefits. However, compensation for lost wages is capped at about ⅔ of your average weekly wages prior to the accident–assuming you’re totally unable to work while you recover.
There’s also a cap on the overall weekly wage benefit you can receive. The maximum weekly wage replacement benefit for July 2020-June 2021 is $966.78. That amount increases slightly every year.
A number of factors are relevant in estimating the value of your case. Our experienced personal injury attorneys can provide more detailed information once we know what happened.
We’ll look at factors such as:
Generally, the value of your case will depend upon the level of damages involved. Insurance companies usually look at how much they’ve paid in the past for similar injuries.
At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC, we know that your case is unique. We’ll work closely with you to understand how the accident might have changed your life–so we can advocate for the maximum compensation available for you.
Are you confused about what your personal injury claim is worth? You’re not alone. Call an experienced workplace accident attorney for help maximizing the value of your claim.
Most accident victims are entitled to economic damages to cover their financial losses. Workers’ compensation in New York provides injured workers with compensation for certain specific economic damages.
This includes:
However, workers’ comp doesn’t offer injured workers any compensation for their non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering.
If someone other than your employer caused the accident, you can file a third-party lawsuit for damages. For example, if a property owner or equipment manufacturer caused the accident, they can be held responsible outside the workers’ compensation system. These personal injury lawsuits give you the opportunity to recover both your economic and non-economic losses.
For example, we’ll fight to recover non-economic damages for:
Under New York state laws, any third parties who contribute to the cause of your accident can be held liable by filing a personal injury lawsuit. The only party who you can’t sue for damages is your employer.
You can usually claim workers’ compensation benefits regardless of whether you caused the accident. In other words, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. That means you don’t have to prove negligence to claim benefits. It also means your benefits aren’t reduced if you’re partly to blame.
You can also recover partial damages in a personal injury lawsuit if you’re partly to blame. New York follows a pure comparative negligence law. When multiple parties share responsibility for an accident, each party is assigned a percentage of fault. Responsible parties can then be held liable for their percentage of the damages.
In other words, if you’re partly to blame, you can still recover damages. Your compensation award will simply be reduced by your own percentage of fault.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 5,333 workplace fatalities across the United States in 2019. Thousands of more workers are seriously injured or develop illnesses on the job every year. Any one of those injuries can limit your ability to earn a living–making things really difficult for your family.
If you were hurt in a workplace accident, you deserve fair compensation. Our personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC will fight to recover fair compensation for all of your injuries.
We represent clients who have suffered on-the-job injuries including:
If you’re interested in exploring your options for recovering fair compensation, don’t hesitate to call for legal advice today.
At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC, we handle all types of workplace injury cases, including those involving:
While construction workers and industrial workers are often involved in traumatic accidents, you may be entitled to compensation regardless of how you were hurt on the job.
If you were injured on the job in New York, you have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. This is called the statute of limitations–and once the three-year period expires, you’ll no longer have the right to recover compensation for your losses.
Under New York workers’ compensation laws, you have to notify your employer of the accident within 30 days. You then have two years from the date of the accident to file a formal workers’ compensation claim.
If you were hurt or became ill because of hazardous conditions on the job, you have enough on your plate. Let an experienced New York City workplace accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC help secure the full financial compensation you deserve. All you have to do is call to schedule a free case review to get started.
Our personal injury law firm in NY, NY also provides:
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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