Personal Injury vs Workers’ Compensation
Have you been seriously injured at a job or construction site, but not sure who is the liable party? Here is some important information about filing personal injury vs workers’ compensation claims.
Personal Injury vs Workers’ Compensation
Working at or visiting a construction site in New York can be dangerous. Despite the inherent risks created by the environment, you still have a right to safety and legal remedies in the event that you’re hurt because of the negligence of another person, contractor, sub-contractor, or business. If you were hurt in a construction accident, contact a New York construction accident lawyer to learn about your rights and discuss your potential legal claim.
Depending on why you were on the construction site and your relationship to the contractor or sub-contractor associated with the project, your injury could be treated as a personal injury claim or a workers’ compensation claim. However, in many instances, workers’ compensation does not provide adequate help for construction workers who are hurt on the job site.
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Personal Injury vs Workers’ Compensation
Construction accidents can be complicated. A business or person wants to build, renovate, demolish, or even add-on to a building or structure. They may hire a general contractor. The general contractor may have employees or they may hire sub-contractors who are contracted to complete certain aspects of the job. The sub-contractors may have their own employees or contract workers who help them on a project-by-project basis. Then, there are companies and individuals who deliver materials, heavy machinery operators, and others who come and go on the site. So, knowing exactly who may be responsible for what happened to you isn’t easy. In fact, it can be downright complicated. That’s where the help of a New York construction accident lawyer is invaluable.
Under the law, construction accidents rely on a concept known as liability. While there are special laws that help protect construction workers who are hurt, it can still be quite complicated to untangle who is responsible for what happened to you.
If you have been seriously injured at a worksite and are seeking compensation, please contact our New York City offices today to schedule a free consultation.