Work Related Injuries

If you are injured at work, you are entitled to receive certain prescribed benefits through Workers' Compensation. These include payment of medical bills, a weekly benefit for each week you are unable to work, and payment on a scheduled basis for a permanent injury.

Workers' Compensation awards tend to be modest since they are based on past earnings and there is no provision for pain and suffering. In addition, you are not permitted to sue your employer for any other damages.

New York State has strict safety laws that place the injured worker in a favorable position to sue and recover damages. If the Business owner or Company fails to provide safe working conditions under the law, he is held responsible for all injuries, even if he exercises no supervision or control over the work being performed at the work place. The liability is strict and the negligence of the worker is of no consequence.
Workers' Compensation benefits include:

1. Compensation of up to 2/3 of your weekly salary (tax free) up to a maximum of $400 per week for the time you have missed from work.

2. Full medical coverage for all treatment related to the on the job injury or illness with no deductibles or co-pays.

3. Reimbursement for all out of pocket expenses including transportation to and from your doctor's office.

4. Possible cash awards for permanent impairment to extremities, regardless of whether or not you lose any time from work.

5. If you return to work and suffer reduced earnings due to your work related injury you may be entitled to the difference between past and present earnings. Even if you return to work with no loss of earnings you are entitled to continuing medical treatment if necessary.

If you have been injured on the job, call NY Injury Justice today.