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Workers Compensation for Construction Accidents

Workers Compensation for Construction Accidents. Disclaimer: The contents of this presentation are general in nature. Please use your discretion while following them. The author does not guarantee legal validity of the tips contained herein. Ph.no.: ​718-619-4525/​917-300-0797

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Workers Compensation for Construction Accidents

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  1. Workers Compensation for Construction Accidents Disclaimer: The contents of this presentation are general in nature. Please use your discretion while following them. The author does not guarantee legal validity of the tips contained herein. Ph.no.: ​718-619-4525/​917-300-0797 E-mail:fdervishi@dervishilaw.comwww.dervishilaw.com

  2. If you have been injured while working at a construction site, any resulting legal claim may be affected by workers' compensation laws, depending on your employment situation and the extent to which your employer is responsible for your injuries. You can file it with the help of a construction accident attorney in Bronx.

  3. Workers’ Compensation • Worker's Compensation is a system of laws outlining specific benefits to which an injured employee is entitled, including lost wages and medical expenses. • Workers’ Compensation prevents a worker from bringing a personal injury claim against his or her employer but does not mean that the worker cannot make a claim for lost wages and medical expenses incurred as a result of an on the job injury.

  4. Workers’ Compensation • Under law, every business must have this insurance to cover its employees. • It is not a lawsuit which can be filed against your employer; it is just a request for benefits. • The important point is that an injured worker is entitled to benefits only if the injury arose out of and in the course of employment.

  5. An Injured Employee is Entitled to: • Medical Care • Temporary Disability • Permanent Disability • Vocational Rehabilitation

  6. What to do if You are Injured? • If you get injured at your work place, seek medical attention first. • Then, report the injury in writing to your employer and keep a copy of the report for personal records. • Reporting the injury should be done within 30 days of the date of your accident or injury.

  7. What to do if You are Injured? • After that, you will get one claim form. • Fill this claim form completely and keep a copy of the claim form. • You need to file within 2 years. Any delay may lead to delays in benefits.

  8. Construction Accident Lawyers, Bronx • Dealing with a Bronx Worker’s Compensation claim can be quite complex, so it is recommended to take help from an experienced Bronx construction accident lawyer. • Bronx construction accident attorneys at Dervishi Law Group, P.C. will fight hard for the compensation you deserve. • We can also answer your legal question about what to expect from the claims process.

  9. Contact Us: Dervishi Law Group, P.C., Construction Accident Lawyer, Bronx Add: 2322 Arthur Ave., Suite 3A,Bronx, New York 10458 Tel: 718-619-4525, 917-300-0797 E-mail: fdervishi@dervishilaw.com ​www.dervishilaw.com

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