ALBANY WORKPLACE INJURY LAWYERS

Helping Albany Workers Obtain Benefits after a Workplace Injury

Workplace accidents in Albany and Albany County range from serious industrial accidents to repetitive motion injuries that develop over time. At D’Orazio Peterson, we assist injured workers in obtaining financial compensation for workplace injuries. Most employers in New York carry workers’ compensation insurance, which should cover medical care. However, having an experienced attorney on your side is crucial to maximizing compensation, especially if complications arise. Call us today to schedule a consultation with an Albany workplace injury lawyer at our firm.

What is Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ compensation is an insurance system for employees, providing benefits for job-related injuries or illnesses. It covers:

• Medical care: Reasonable and necessary treatment such as doctor visits, surgery, medications, and rehabilitation.
• Temporary income benefits: A portion of lost wages if you cannot work due to disability. In New York, benefits typically cover two-thirds of your average weekly wage.
• Vocational rehabilitation: Assistance to help you return to work, including retraining for a new role if necessary.

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, meaning you can receive benefits regardless of who is at fault for the accident, with limited exceptions. However, workers’ compensation does not provide compensation for pain and suffering or emotional distress.

To preserve your right to benefits, you must report the injury to your employer within 30 days and file a claim within two years of the injury or illness diagnosis.

Employers Without Workers’ Compensation

If your employer in Albany does not carry workers’ compensation, they may offer a private occupational injury plan. These plans have different requirements, such as stricter deadlines for reporting accidents. If your employer doesn’t have a plan, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit if their negligence contributed to your injury.

How Our Albany Workplace Injury Lawyer Can Help

Although workers’ compensation cases do not always require an attorney, there are real benefits to having legal representation. Our firm can:

• Gather evidence to prove your injury occurred at work.
• Challenge benefit denials or terminations if your claim is rejected or benefits are cut off prematurely.
• Navigate the legal process and advocate on your behalf throughout the claim process.

D’Orazio Peterson has extensive experience in workplace injury cases and is committed to helping workers receive the compensation they deserve.

Appealing a Workers’ Compensation Denial

If your workers’ compensation claim is denied, our firm can help you file an appeal. In New York, you have 30 days to request a review. We can present evidence to the Workers’ Compensation Board and advocate for your rights at a hearing.

Third-Party Claims for Workplace Injuries

In addition to workers’ compensation, you may have a third-party claim if someone other than your employer contributed to your injury, such as:

• Defective products: A faulty tool or equipment may have caused your injury, allowing you to sue the manufacturer.
• Motor vehicle accidents: If you were injured in a work-related car accident, we can pursue compensation from the at-fault driver.
• Premises defects: Injuries sustained while traveling for work, such as slipping in a hotel, may qualify for a premises liability claim.

Third-party claims are valuable because they allow for additional compensation, including full lost wages and damages for pain and suffering.

Contact an Albany Workplace Injury Attorney for a Free Consultation

If you’ve been injured on the job, D’Orazio Peterson can handle all aspects of your workplace injury claim. Contact us today for a free consultation and learn how we can help you secure the benefits and compensation you deserve.