If you were injured or developed an illness at your workplace, you may be eligible to file a workers comp claim. If the accident happened in White Plains, NY, you most likely searched Workers' Compensation Lawyer White Plains, NY. You found Markhoff & Mittman P.C. in White Plains, let us help you.
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The most common type of workers’ compensation is called “first party” coverage. This means that the employer provides coverage for workers’ compensation claims for employees who are injured on the job. There is a limit on the amount of time the employee may collect for lost wages and medical expenses.
There is a second type of workers’ compensation called “third party” coverage. This is available when the employer does not provide first party coverage. Third party coverage is generally used for employees who are injured on the job by a third party (not the employer).
1. Employer liability. This coverage is most commonly used when a company hires independent contractors. Independent contractors are usually not considered employees of the company. However, if an independent contractor is injured while performing services for the company, the company must provide third party coverage for the worker’s medical bills and lost wages.
2. Owner liability. This coverage is most commonly used when a company owns and operates a facility. If an employee is injured on the premises, the company is liable for any worker’s compensation claims.
3. Liability coverage. This coverage is most commonly used when a company hires subcontractors. If a subcontractor is injured on the job, the company is liable for the subcontractor’s worker’s compensation claims.
You may have heard that in New York, workers compensation claims are handled by the Department of Labor. However, you are likely unaware of the fact that you are entitled to pursue a claim against your employer for workers compensation benefits. Your claim may include medical costs, lost wages, future earnings, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and other damages.
Many employers do not provide the necessary safety equipment for employees that are exposed to dangerous conditions while working. These dangerous conditions can include: toxic exposure, chemical exposure, machinery, heavy equipment, and more. If you are injured at work because your employer did not provide you with proper safety equipment, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits.
If you have been injured in a workplace accident and believe your employer was negligent, you should contact a qualified and experienced workers compensation attorney. Contact Markhoff & Mittman P.C. in White Plains NY today. We are here to help.
Workers’ Compensation in NY is a complex and confusing process that can be difficult to understand for those who are not familiar with it. It is important to have an experienced worker’s compensation lawyer on your side at all times to help you navigate the complicated system and to ensure that you receive the full benefit of your workers’ compensation claim. Markhoff & Mittman P.C. offers a comprehensive range of workers’ compensation services in White Plains, including:
• Workers’ compensation law and regulation compliance.
• Workers’ compensation insurance coverage.
• Dispute resolution and litigation.
• Medical, vocational, and rehabilitation evaluations.
• Medical treatment, surgery, and treatment plans.
• Disability and pain management.
• Life care planning.
• Social security benefits.
• Worker’s compensation claim management.
Contact our law firm today for a free initial consultation and for more information about how we can help you.