{"id":16351,"date":"2023-03-27T06:33:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T06:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/?post_type=services&p=16351"},"modified":"2025-07-24T17:00:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T17:00:43","slug":"workplace-accidents-faq","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/workplace-accidents\/workplace-accidents-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Workplace Accidents FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below are some frequently asked questions about Workplace Accidents:<\/p>\n

Can workplace accidents lead to both Workers’ Comp & Personal Injury Claims?<\/h2>\n

Yes, some workplace accidents can lead to both worker\u2019s compensation claims and personal injury lawsuits. Workers\u2019 comp works on a no-fault basis, while personal injury cases require a victim to prove negligence by a liable party.<\/p>\n

You must prove a negligent party\u2019s action or inaction led to your injuries in a personal injury lawsuit, whereas worker\u2019s comp will pay your medical expenses and part of your lost wages regardless of fault. A workplace accident attorney with our firm can help.<\/p>\n

Are there types of workplace accidents in New York for which associated injuries would not qualify for Workers\u2019 Compensation or a valid personal injury claim because of risks inherent in a dangerous job?<\/h2>\n

Even jobs that include inherent risks, such as falling from a scaffold in construction or developing \u201cwelder\u2019s eye\u201d in welding, still offer coverage under workers\u2019 compensation policies. Your employer must adhere to safety precautions put in place by OSHA and other regulatory bodies, such as providing PPE and training to reduce the risk of injury.<\/p>\n

If your employer failed to provide the appropriate equipment or training, you could have a valid personal injury claim against them for negligence that led to your injuries.<\/p>\n

What should I do if my employer is hesitant, hostile, or delayed in proceeding or cooperating with Workers\u2019 Comp processes following my workplace injury in NY?<\/h2>\n

You must notify your employer within 30 days of your work-related accident or illness. If your employer fails to uphold the appropriate steps in filing your worker\u2019s comp claim with the appropriate departments, you may contact the Workers\u2019 Compensation Board and file a claim directly on their website. Contact a workplace accident lawyer to ensure that you follow all necessary steps.<\/p>\n

I suffered a repetitive stress injury at work, but my similar work for one or more other employer(s) previously in my career may have contributed to the cumulative stress causing the injury. Would I have a Workers\u2019 Comp claim that would involve more than one of these employers?<\/h2>\n

It is unlikely that the claim would affect your previous employer. Instead, file Employee Claim (Form C-3)<\/a> to report your current injury to the Board, along with a Limited Release of Health Information (Form C-3.3)<\/a> for your previous injury.<\/p>\n

Contact us at The Harrison Law Group, P.C., for help from an experienced workplace accident law firm. Call today or contact us online to schedule a free case consultation and strategy session.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11527,"parent":11526,"menu_order":0,"template":"","tags":[124],"class_list":["post-16351","services","type-services","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-workplace-accidents-faq"],"meta_box":{"title":"FAQs About Workplace Accidents","sub_title":"","related_video_title":"","related_video_url":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/16351","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/services"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/16351\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/11526"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11527"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}