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Automobile accidents are common in New York. These accidents can lead to dreadful injuries and death. Accident victims are entitled to claim compensation for damages, and can file a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible person.

Even if you are partially responsible for your accident, you can claim compensation for your damages. You might have to accept a reduction in the amount you receive. If you are 50% to blame for the accident, then you can claim 50% of your damages. It is advisable to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to claim the compensation you deserve.

Cash benefits for lost wages: If your work related injury led to disability for more than 14 days, then you are eligible for cash benefits for lost wages. If you are unable to return to work, then you may be eligible to claim compensation for future lost wages.

Schedule loss of use award: Schedule loss of use award gives compensation based on the injury. If you are not able to recover disability, then you can claim compensation for permanent disability. A medical exam is required to determine the percentage of compensation for the injured body part.

Section 32 settlement: Section 32 settlement offers compensation for your injuries and cost of future medical care for the injury.

  • No-Fault Law applies to any cyclist, pedestrian, passengers, or driver injured by a motor vehicle in New York.
  • Accident should have occurred in New York.
  • The injured person should be the driver or passenger of the insured vehicle or a cyclist or pedestrian struck by or in contact with the motor vehicle.
  • The vehicle must be a car, truck, bus, taxi (not a motorcycle) or other vehicle covered by New York No-Fault law.
  • The vehicle should be registered in New York.
  • The vehicle should have an insurance policy sold in New York or issued by a company licensed to do business in the state of New York.

If any other parties, like general contractors, subcontractors, or engineers, caused or contributed to your worksite accident, you could file a claim (known as a third-party claim) directly against those individuals or companies. An experienced construction accident lawyer in the Bronx can let you know whether this type of claim applies to your case.

 

If you’re pursuing a workers’ compensation claim, you must usually file within two years. One exception is occupational hearing loss, which has a 90-day deadline for workers’ compensation claims. If you’re pursuing a claim against a third party, like a worksite owner, subcontractor, or engineer, the New York statute of limitations gives you three years to file a construction accident claim

Contact a skilled lawyer as soon as possible after your workplace injury. A seasoned construction accident attorney will help you handle the workers’ compensation claim process quickly and efficiently and improve your chances of negotiating an adequate settlement.

If you already filed for workers’ compensation and your legitimate claim encountered denial, it’s even more important to contact a Bronx construction accident lawyer ASAP. You only have 30 days to file an appeal, so call us at Dervishi Law Group right away and let us help you defend your claim.