When choosing a New York workers’ compensation lawyer, it’s smart to choose a professional with experience helping people in every industry. The needs of your case are different from someone else’s case, and having an experienced lawyer can help you get the full benefits you deserve. At Polsky, Shouldice, & Rosen, PC, we can provide expert recommendations for a workers’ comp claim in your industry.
Manufacturing
Many factories are accidents waiting to happen. Industrial jobs have a high percentage of injuries due to dangerous conditions. Back injuries, slip-and-fall accidents and cuts are common. No matter the type of injury you experience, your lawyer can help you file a claim.
It’s important not to overlook third-party claims. While you can’t sue your employer for an accident, you may be able to take a third-party business to court. If a defective product or piece of equipment caused your injury, you have a right to sue for damages. A lawyer can help you determine what caused the accident as well as who caused it.
Transportation
Many people don’t think of transportation jobs as being covered by workers’ comp, but they are. If you work for a transportation business, and you experience back pain or repetitive-strain injuries, you should contact a workers compensation lawyer right away. You don’t have to suffer through the pain and risk your career.
Truck accidents while on the job can also be covered by workers’ comp. Depending on the circumstances of the crash, you may also be able to go to court for personal injury claims; this is not just unique to trucks. If you are in a company vehicle and experience any sort of accident, you may be eligible to file a claim. A lawyer can help you determine fault for your case.
Nursing and Senior Care
Senior care can seem like a relatively worry-free profession, but it has one of the highest rates of workers’ comp claims in New York. Possible injuries range from muscle sprains to puncture wounds. Take care of your health and receive the compensation you need by having a workers compensation lawyer assist you with your claim. There is also a host of medical equipment that you may come into contact with that could also cause injuries.
Construction
There are many ways to get hurt at a construction worksite. Many of these injuries are serious, potentially affecting your ability to work in the future. No matter what your boss tells you, you have the right to seek medical treatment following on-the-job injuries. Going to the hospital after an accident is important even when you don’t see outside injuries because you may have head trauma or internal bleeding.
At Polsky, Shouldice, & Rosen, PC, we can help you know your rights and protect yourself. For example, it’s illegal for your employer to punish you or treat you differently because you file a workers’ compensation claim. Our legal professionals can guide you through this process to file a claim and get the compensation you deserve from your workplace after an injury. Contact us today to get started.
