Long Island and the Bronx Workers' Compensation Attorneys
At Terry Katz & Associates, PC, our New York injury lawyers will evaluate your Workers' Compensation claim to determine your eligibility for a third-party injury claim. A successful personal injury claim can increase your compensation after an on-the-job injury.
Evaluating Your Case
There are a wide range of circumstances that can qualify you to file a third-party injury claim. Scenarios include:
- Driving accidents: An employee driving as part of the job is injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by the negligence of another driver.
- Construction accidents: A construction worker is injured because of the negligent actions of a subcontractor, delivery truck driver or heavy equipment operator. We review your case to determine your eligibility for benefits under section 240 and 241 of the New York labor laws if you suffered a scaffolding injury, a ladder fall or a fall from other heights, we can file a lawsuit against the property owner or the general contractor — even if your actions caused the fall.
- Machinery accidents: The operator of a lathe, assembly line worker, welder or electrician is injured because of defects in the manufacture of the machinery or inadequate maintenance of the equipment.
- Slip, trip-and-fall accidents: An employee is injured on the job because of the negligence of a cleaning service, snow removal service, maintenance crew or other third parties working on the employer's premises.
Other instances of third-party claims include medical malpractice lawsuits — when injured employees are hurt further by negligent medical treatment.
Maximizing Your Compensation
In addition to reviewing your eligibility for a third-party personal injury claim, our attorneys will determine whether you should file a Social Security Disability (SSD) claim. If your injury has kept you from working for more than six months, forced you into part-time work or required you to take a lower paying job, you will probably qualify for SSD benefits. We have helped many clients obtain all three types of benefits: Workers' Compensation benefits, personal injury compensation and SSD payments.
Contact Our Long Island and Brooklyn Work-Related Personal Injury Lawyers
Wondering if you are eligible for a third-party personal injury claim? Contact our Jericho, New York, law firm. Call us at 888-540-2574 to learn how our attorneys can help you obtain maximum compensation for your injuries. Schedule your free initial consultation today.
