Getting hurt or sick due to the nature or conditions of your work can be a debilitating experience. Thankfully, you have the right to pursue workers’ compensation benefits. A Queens, NY work related injury lawyer, like one from Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C., can help you file a claim to seek coverage for your medical care and any lost wages that have resulted from your incident.
At Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C., we offer over 30 years of experience advocating for workers across New York. We’re here to go to work when you can’t. Our attorneys will do everything we can to maximize your compensation. Call us today to get set up with a free consultation.
Workplace Injury Cases We’ve Handled
- Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs): These refer to injuries that stem from performing the same motion over and over again. We often see them in assembly line workers and people with desk jobs. Common examples include tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Vision & Hearing Loss: Damages to your eyesight and hearing can result from ongoing exposure to hazardous conditions. Workers in construction or manufacturing environments who are subjected to loud machinery or bright lights and chemicals are particularly prone to these injuries.
- Occupational Diseases & Illnesses: These conditions develop in employees who’ve been exposed to harmful substances or environments at work. Painters, for example, may develop respiratory conditions like asthma or chronic bronchitis from inhaling the fumes from paint, solvents, and thinners. They could also be at risk of more serious conditions like cancer due to asbestos exposure when working in older buildings.
The above are just a few examples of work-related injury cases we’ve represented. We want workers to understand that as long as there’s a connection between your workplace and your current ailment or condition, your employer is required to provide coverage, and you have the right to seek it out. Our Queens work related injury lawyers can guide you through the entire process and advocate on your behalf whenever necessary.
Can I Still Seek Compensation If I’m A Remote Worker?
Yes, because remote workers also have the potential to suffer from work-related injuries. People who work from home often sit at a desk, look at a monitor, and type on a keyboard for hours on end. While this scene may not scream “danger” in the same way a highway construction zone or a nuclear plant does, the repetitive and sedentary nature of remote desk jobs can lead to RSIs affecting employees’ backs, eyes, wrists, and other joints.
Of course, these connection between any of these conditions and your job may be difficult to prove to the state’s Workers’ Compensation Board. During the Board’s investigation, they may try to argue that your health problems could be caused by a number of other things beyond your work. That’s why it’s so important to work with an experienced work injury attorney who knows how to build a solid case that leaves zero room for doubt.
Get Started On Your Claim Today
If you’ve been in chronic pain or fallen ill, and you have reason to believe your job may be the root cause of it, don’t wait to consult a legal professional. Our Queens work-related injury lawyers at Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C. are here to help New York workers understand their options and pursue their rightful recovery. When you’re ready to discuss your injury case, call our firm to set up your free consultation.
