Work Injury Lawyers in New York City

Being injured on the job can be devastating and disorienting. How will you get the medical treatment you need? Who will pay for it? What if you are unable to work and support your family? Are you entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits? Can you bring a lawsuit against someone responsible for the accident? Who pays the costs of investigating and prosecuting a workplace injury case?

No two cases are the same. The answers to these questions depend on how the accident occurred and the circumstances of each case. Choosing the right attorney can make all the difference. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Kaplan & Kaplan will answer your questions and explain your rights. We offer a free consultation, and our firm advances all costs associated with pursuing your claim. We only get paid if we recover money for you.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits

In New York, most employees who are injured on the job are entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits, regardless of who caused the accident. These benefits may include:

• Medical treatment related to the injury

• Partial wage replacement while you are unable to work

• Disability benefits for temporary or permanent impairments

However, Workers’ Compensation benefits are limited and generally do not compensate injured workers for pain and suffering.

Third-Party Workplace Injury Claims

In many cases, an injured worker may also bring a third-party lawsuit against someone other than their employer who contributed to the accident.

Examples include:

• Negligent contractors or subcontractors

• Property owners who failed to maintain safe premises

• Manufacturers of defective equipment or machinery

• Drivers who cause work-related vehicle accidents

These lawsuits can allow injured workers to recover damages that are not available through Workers’ Compensation, including compensation for pain and suffering and full lost wages.

Construction and Labor Law Accidents

New York law provides special protections for construction workers injured on the job. Under certain circumstances, injured workers may have claims under New York Labor Law, including:

• Labor Law §240 (Scaffold Law)

• Labor Law §241(6)

• Labor Law §200

These laws are designed to protect workers from unsafe conditions on construction sites and may impose liability on property owners and contractors who fail to provide proper safety protections.

Common Workplace Accidents

Work-related injuries can occur in many different industries and settings. Some common workplace accidents include:

• Construction site accidents

• Falls from ladders or scaffolding

• Slip and fall accidents at work

• Machinery or equipment accidents

• Falling objects

• Vehicle accidents during work duties

These accidents often result in serious injuries such as fractures, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other permanent impairments.

No two cases are the same. This is why choosing the right attorney can make all the difference in the world. The team at the Law Offices of Kaplan & Kaplan will answer all your questions. Take advantage of our free consultation to learn exactly where you stand and what you may be entitled to. The Law Offices of Kaplan & Kaplan pays all the costs of prosecuting your injury case and we only get paid if we recover money for you.

The Law Offices of Kaplan & Kaplan represent victims of accidents throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.