Staten Island Work Injury Lawyer
A work injury is a difficult experience to handle. You need your recovery time to be as stress-free as possible, and a Staten Island workplace accident attorney can help you quickly file an effective workers compensation claim.
Being injured at work isn’t something you wanted to happen, but it did. Now what are you supposed to do? Everyone says you should file for workers comp benefits, but where do you even start? A good start begins with contacting a Staten Island work injury lawyer from our office.
We will not only help you file; we can make the process smoother and faster and increase the likelihood of a positive outcome for your workman’s comp claim.
What Are the Workers Compensation Laws in Staten Island?
Workers compensation is a type of insurance that employers throughout the state of New York must obtain to provide for workers injured on the job. You must meet certain qualifications, but workers comp laws will cover most employees if a different law doesn’t already cover them.
Although your employer is more than likely required to have workers compensation coverage, the insurance company isn’t required to approve your claim. You must prove to the insurer that your injury was directly linked to your employment and that it wasn’t caused by some other factor.
A few examples of Staten Island workplace injuries that would qualify for workers comp benefits include the following:
- An asbestos removal worker who developed mesothelioma
- A warehouse worker who was injured by a forklift
- A construction worker who fell from a great height
- A factory worker who was injured by machinery
Benefits You Could Receive for Your Staten Island Work Injury
After being injured at work in Staten Island, the biggest financial losses you’ll be facing are likely to be medical expenses and missed wages. If your claim is approved, all reasonable and necessary injury-related medical costs should be covered by your workers comp benefits.
You will also receive cash payments (usually every two weeks) to provide you with compensation for missed work wages.
The amount of compensation will vary from person to person, as the payment is normally a portion of your salary determined by the percentage of your disability. Under certain circumstances, you can also receive compensation for the following:
- Permanent disability
- Caregiving and other household expenses
In the event that a worker is killed on the job, there are also death benefits available for the deceased worker’s family.
Speak with a Staten Island Work Injury Attorney
Filing workers comp claims can be difficult and confusing, forcing you to consider working through your injury just to avoid the headache. This is not a good idea. Your health is important, and you must allow yourself time to recover. Besides, it’s the law; your employer’s insurance company must compensate you for your on-the-job injury.
Filing your workman’s comp claim doesn’t have to be so tough. A Staten Island work injury lawyer can make the process much smoother. We know how to handle greedy insurance companies, and we’re ready to help. Call Finkelstein, Meirowitz & Eidlisz, LLP at 212-385-9190 or fill out the form below to schedule a free consultation with us.