Schedule A Free Consultation With a Queens Work Injury Lawyer at Shaevitz & Shaevitz Law Offices

If you suffer an injury at work, U.S. labor laws dictate that you may be due compensation from your employer. If you’ve recently been injured at work, you must take action to ensure that your employer is held responsible. In New York, workplace injuries are common, so don’t feel like you can’t file a claim immediately. If you do plan to file a workplace injury claim, a Queens work injury lawyer from Shaevitz & Shaevitz Law Firm can help you.

Before contacting a Queens work injury lawyer, you should make sure that you understand what a work injury lawyer can do for you. Here is how a work injury lawyer can help you if you were injured at work.

Did You Get Injured At Work? Consult An Experienced Queens Workplace Injury Lawyer

If you’ve been injured at work, you may be entitled to compensation from your employer. But can you see your employer for an injury that occurred while you were working?

The answer is yes, but only under certain circumstances. A workplace injury is often covered by state workers’ compensation laws, so you won’t need to sue. But if you do have a case to demand full compensation from your employer, we can help.

Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation laws establish a trade-off between employers and employees. Under these laws, employers must pay for a majority of employee injuries, regardless of fault.

In exchange, they are effectively immune to most personal injury lawsuits. Because of these laws, successfully leveling a personal injury suit against your employer is unlikely, but it is possible under certain circumstances, with the help of an experienced Queens workplace injury lawyer.

Are You Eligible For Workers’ Compensation?

Determining whether or not you are eligible for workers’ compensation can help you figure out if it is possible to sue your employer. Most of the time, people who are eligible for workers’ compensation cannot sue their employers, but they are allowed to file a claim for benefits. Workers’ compensation benefits can be helpful, but if you are eligible to sue, you should take the opportunity to seek the maximum possible monetary damages for your injury.

How To Sue For A Workplace Injury: Hire A Queens Workplace Injury Lawyer

If you are injured at work, you should immediately get a full medical evaluation. Having records of your injuries will help you prove the extent of your injuries in court. Please be aware that you may need to see a doctor who is approved to provide evaluation for workers’ compensation claims.

You should also write down as many details as possible about the injury you suffered. The time, the place, any witnesses, and a breakdown of events that led to the injury should suffice. The more details you can provide, the better your lawyer will be able to help you with your claim.

After you’ve seen a doctor and collected information about the accident, you should consult with a lawyer about your case. A Queens work injury lawyer who has worked with numerous injured workers will have the knowledge necessary to review your case and tell you if it is possible to sue. If it is determined that you are eligible to sue, then the experienced Queens workers’ compensation lawyers at Shaevitz and Shaevitz Law Firm can guide you through the legal process. If your injury does not warrant a lawsuit, we can also help you file your claim for workers’ compensation benefits.

When Can You Sue An Employer For An Injury?

As stated before, workers’ compensation laws typically make employers immune to personal injury lawsuits, but there are some exceptions. If your employer intentionally caused your injury, you can seek full compensation from them for any injury-related losses. You can also sue your employer if they have been proven grossly negligent and that negligence led to you being injured.

If your employer manufactured a product that injured you, you may also have the right to a lawsuit. But one of the more common routes for a lawsuit involves employers wrongfully denying your workers’ compensation claim. If your claim has been denied in bad faith, you have grounds to sue your employer. Don’t worry about proving that the act was in bad faith, as that’s our job. With a talented lawyer on your side, you can ensure that your rights are respected and any compensation you are due to won in court.

To get started with a free consultation with one of our Queens injury lawyers, please reach out to us now!

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