Statute of Limitations for NY Construction Accident Claim

1. What is the Statute of Limitations for NY Construction Accident Claim? If you’ve been injured working construction in New York, there are four critical deadlines you need to be aware of: Informing your employer:  If you are seeking workers’ compensation benefits, you must notify your employer of an injury within 30 days of the incident. Filing a workers’ compensation claim: As long as you’ve notified your employer on time, you then have two years to file for workers’ compensation benefits. The statute of limitations starts on the date of the accident or injury. Ensure you undergo a full medical evaluation after an injury on the job. Filing a lawsuit: If you plan to file a third party lawsuit or were not covered by workers’ compensation and you plan to sue your employer, you have three years from the date of the injury to file your claim or lawsuit. If a loved one has died on the job: If you have a loved one that has died while working construction, you have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Why You Need an Attorney as Soon as Possible Let Us Help You Today If you are injured in a construction site accident, you need to hire an experienced New York construction injury attorney to protect your legal rights.The attorneys at Gersowitz Libo & Korek P.C. have more than 30 years of experience in aggressively fighting for plaintiff rights and getting the full extent of the monetary compensation deserved. The earlier your attorney is involved, the more evidence can be collected and preserved. Eyewitnesses can be contacted and interviewed before they move on to another job and while their memories are fresh. www.lawyertime.com To schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our construction injury attorney nyc, please call 1-646-798-1659.