Construction Worker Claims

Construction Worker Claims for Workers' Compensation

New York Workers' Comp Lawyers

ATTENTION CONSTRUCTION WORKERS: it's very important that you consult an attorney immediately after an injury, before you speak with anyone else.

It's common for an "investigator" to visit an injured construction worker in the hospital or at home right after an accident. The investigator seems friendly and says they are there to help the injured worker get their benefits. Unfortunately, the investigator is often there to limit the liability of a company to pay for the worker's injuries.

You may have a personal injury claim, in addition to a workers' compensation claim. Your fall, back injury, or head injury case may be worth a great deal more money. Anything you say to someone after an accident could be used to deny your financial recovery in a personal injury lawsuit.

Protect your rights. Contact the Klein Law Group, P.C. to talk with an attorney. In order to serve you better, our staff speaks Polish, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), and Russian. Call us toll-free: 1-800-579-8881.

• Learn more about construction worker injuries.

Can My Boss Blame Me?

• No, your boss cannot blame you for an injury you suffer on the job. New York workers' compensation law does not allow that.
• Plus, if you work in construction, at heights or elevations, or in demolition, New York has special laws protecting you, called the "scaffold law."

What If I'm an Undocumented Worker in the U.S. Illegally?

• You still have rights under the law if you have been injured on the construction job site. You can receive workers' compensation.
• Don't keep your injury a secret. Report it and see a doctor. If you are fearful about reporting it, contact our office and we can help you.
• Don't accept money directly from your boss for a workplace injury. If your injury gets worse and you are unable to return to work, you will find that the boss now refuses to pay and you have damaged any possible workers' comp claim you might have had.

The workers' comp lawyers at the Klein Law Group are here to protect the rights of injured construction workers like you. Contact us to schedule a free consultation.