Category: Work Injury
Category: Work Injury
Maximizing Your NYC Work Injury Settlement: Tips From an Experienced Attorney
- February 11, 2025
- Work Injury
Suffering an injury at work can send you into a spiral of worry. Will you be able to return to your job soon? Will you need extensive medical care? Most people can’t afford to lose more than a day or two of work, so feeling stressed and anxious is understandable. There are things you can do to help yourself, though, beginning with filing a workers’ compensation claim. Understanding the types of compensation available and knowing how to maximize your settlement ca[ ... ]
Don’t Let Your Employer Intimidate You: Understanding Your Rights After a Workplace Injury in NYC
- February 10, 2025
- Work Injury
Workplace injuries can make your life difficult. Not only must you cope with a new health challenge, but you may also have to deal with bills piling up due to lost wages. This becomes especially likely if your claim is initially denied and requires you to attend a hearing. And if navigating injuries and financial issues isn’t enough, you may also face intimidation from your employer. If you believe your boss or employer is retaliating for your filing a workers' com[ ... ]
What Injuries Are Covered by Workers’ Compensation in NYC?
- January 10, 2025
- Work Injury
Suffering an injury at work can leave you battling physical and emotional trauma while at the same time putting financial strain on you. One of the remedies available for people who’ve been in an accident on the job is workers’ compensation. The types of injuries covered by workers’ compensation vary, but in all cases, they have to be directly connected to your work. At Tucker Lawyers, we represent people throughout New York who have suffered losses bec[ ... ]
Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim vs. a Personal Injury Lawsuit After a NYC Construction Accident
- January 9, 2025
- Work Injury
New York City is constantly rebuilding and renovating, which means there’s no shortage of work if you’re in the construction industry. However, construction can be a dangerous occupation. If you’ve been injured on the job, you’re likely unable to work and facing significant medical bills. Fortunately, it may be possible for you to get compensation to cover expenses while you heal. But should you file a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury claim?[ ... ]
Injured on the Job in NYC? Here’s What to Do Next
- January 7, 2025
- Work Injury
You have a right to work in a safe environment. Unfortunately, however, work-related illnesses and injuries are all too common. If you’re hurt on the job, you can end up racking up serious medical bills and days of lost income. That’s a recipe for financial disaster. Thankfully, there are remedies you can pursue. Workers’ compensation is one such option. It gives you the chance to receive benefits like the coverage of medical expenses and lost wages. But after[ ... ]
Maximizing Your NYC Workers’ Compensation Benefits: Tips From an Experienced Attorney
- January 4, 2025
- Work Injury
Getting hurt at work can disrupt your life in countless ways. Between medical treatments and lost paychecks, the fallout can feel overwhelming. However, New York City’s workers’ compensation system is designed to offer support for injured workers. Understanding your entitlements is the first step to getting the benefits you deserve. After a workplace injury, secure the help you need. Call Tucker Lawyers now at (516) 399-2364 for legal assistance.[ ... ]
Beyond Workers’ Comp: When to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit for Your NYC Work Injury
- January 2, 2025
- Work Injury
When you are injured on the job in NYC, you can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits to get money for your health care, lost wages, and other expenses related to your injury. These benefits are designed to protect nearly all workers in the city from almost any type of workplace accident. However, there are cases where workers’ compensation can’t provide the benefits you need. Sometimes, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit to get compensati[ ... ]
Can I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim If I Work From Home?
- October 29, 2024
- Work Injury
Are remote workers covered by workers’ compensation? If you’ve developed an employment-related injury while working from home, you may well be wondering about this. Since the onset of the pandemic several years ago, remote work has become commonplace in many industries. While most employees seem to[ ... ]
Can I Sue Third Parties for a Work Injury Due to Negligence?
- October 28, 2024
- Work Injury
Workers’ compensation vs. third-party claims – will you be able to access a payout from both? When you're injured on the job, workers' compensation is generally the first place you should turn for financial support. However, it has its drawbacks; it doesn’t provide for noneconomic or punitive damages, and it doesn’t account for any third parties who may have played a role in your accident. In this post, we look at the different factors that se[ ... ]
How to Prove Your Injury is Work-Related
- October 26, 2024
- Work Injury
Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides wage replacement and coverage of medical costs to those who have suffered illnesses or injuries because of their working activities. The critical difference between workers’ compensation cases and other personal injury matters is that you don’t need to show that anyone was negligent in order to get workers’ comp. You do, however, need to show that your injury arose because of yo[ ... ]