Slip and Fall at Work? Contact a Lawyer in Queens, NY!

In 1938, the United States Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act. This legislation established multiple labor standards that still hold true today! Foundations of our current fair labor laws, such as the federal minimum wage, the 40-hour workweek, and mandatory overtime pay, all come from this one act. Safe working conditions and fair treatment are necessary standards for workplaces in America. Unfortunately, not every employer is intent on following the rules that keep their workers safe. If you slip and fall at work due to the negligence of an employer or the caretaker of the premises, call a lawyer as soon as possible! With the legal guidance of experts like those at Shaevitz and Shaevitz, you can receive fair compensation for your injuries.

Common Workplaces for Slip and Fall Accidents

While some jobs are more dangerous than others, a workplace accident can happen anywhere, at any time. This is especially true for a slip and fall accident, as wet floors, cluttered hallways, and uneven ground may all cause injuries. Common workplaces where a slip and fall accident may occur include:

• Construction sites: In general, construction is a high-risk job. Tall heights, heavy machinery, and dangerous tasks all demonstrate the importance of safety protocols at a construction site. If you slip and fall due to unsafe working conditions, you may be eligible for compensation!
• Restaurants: Waiters, hostesses, and cooks all work in a fast-paced environment that requires constant movement. This rush increases your risk of a slip and fall, especially when you combine it with spilled food and drink.
• Hospitals: Nurses spend hours on their feet, traveling from patient to patient. Wet floors, cluttered halls, and busy days can lead to a slip and fall accident at any moment. Depending on the cause of your slip and fall, you may be eligible for compensation!
• Warehouses: Workers who move heavy objects and operate heavy machinery are not immune to slip and fall accidents. Depending on their working conditions, they may sustain serious injuries due to the negligence of a manager, a floor operator, or the premises’ owner.

If you’ve experienced a slip and fall accident at work, call a trusted lawyer in Queens, NY, to learn what your injuries may be worth.

What Is Your Slip and Fall Case Worth?

After a slip and fall workplace accident, most employees in New York State are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. As required by New York law, every employer must have workers’ compensation insurance to cover lost wages and/or medical bills. However, your compensation is rarely as much as your regular wages.

Before determining your weekly benefit, a medical professional will need to classify your injuries in one of four legal categories.

• Temporary but total disability
• Permanent total disability
• Temporary and partial disability
• Permanent but partial disability

Then, to decide the weekly benefit you’ll receive from your workers’ compensation, we’ll use the standard equation:

2/3 x your average weekly wage x percentage of disability = expected weekly benefit.

But, to be eligible for workers’ compensation, you must be working in your capacity as an employee at the time of the injury, be in a position that qualifies you for coverage, and give your employer written documentation of the slip and fall within 30 days.

Additionally, if your workers’ compensation claim is denied, your employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation coverage, and/or your injuries are a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible for further compensation!

How a Slip and Fall Lawyer Can Help

After a slip and fall accident, take pictures of the scene and your injuries. Then, file a written report/workers’ compensation claim within 30 days of the accident, notifying your employer of the incident.

As soon as possible, seek medical treatment and ensure that a medical professional documents the extent and cause of your injuries. Finally, we encourage you to call a slip and fall accident lawyer like those at Shaevitz & Shaevitz.

Not only do we help you navigate the workers’ compensation claim, but we also help determine if you’re eligible for further compensation!

If your injury was even partially due to the negligence of an employer or the owner/caretaker of the premises, you may have a case! First, we’ll collect evidence to support your claim. Then, we’ll handle all insurance negotiations on your behalf to protect your compensation from any attempts to minimize it.

Finally, if necessary, we are ready and willing to represent your interests in court to ensure you receive fair compensation!

Slip and Fall at Work? Call a Lawyer in Queens, NY!

Our labor laws were put in place to protect workers like you from accidents like a slip and fall. If you find yourself injured due to a slip and fall accident at work, contact a workers’ compensation lawyer at Shaevitz & Shaevitz! With over 65 years of experience representing our clients’ interests, we are dedicated to helping you navigate the complex legal process.

Book a free consultation to learn what your compensation may be worth.

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