Types of On-the-Job Injuries Common in New York City
If you sustained an on-the-job injury or developed an occupational disease, you are entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits, including medical care and wage benefits. It doesn't matter if the accident was your fault or the fault of a co-worker. If it happened on the job, you should file a workers' compensation claim.
The workers' compensation attorneys at Alan M. Cass and Associates represent people who have suffered all types of work-related injuries, including:
- Back injuries, including slipped discs, herniated discs, spine and spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones and fractures of all kinds
- Repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis
- Occupational diseases, including cancer, heart attack, stroke, lung problems such as popcorn lung disease, asbestosis and mesothelioma
- Injuries from falls: Work-related falls are the third most common cause of death to workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Injuries from traffic accidents, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and accidents involving construction vehicles
- Knee, hip, shoulder and other joint injuries, such as torn cartilage, torn rotator cuffs, torn meniscus, frozen shoulder
- Loss of hearing, from a single event or years of exposure to loud noise
- Loss of vision or blindness
- Amputation/loss of limbs
- Paralysis, including paraplegia, quadriplegia and nerve damage
- Head and brain injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, injuries from lack of oxygen and injuries from exposure to toxins
- Burns from fire or flames, contact with hot objects or scalding liquids, or electricity
These are just some of the types of injuries our clients have suffered. No matter what type of injury you suffered, you can rely on our law firm to help you obtain the full amount of benefits and compensation you deserve.
To arrange a free consultation about your on-the-job injury, call toll free 888-325-5218 or e-mail our law firm. The initial consultation is free.
From offices in Manhattan, our workers' compensation lawyers represent people with work-related injuries in New York City and throughout the tri-state area.
