Injured at Work
Bronx Workers' Compensation Lawyer
If you got hurt on the job, workers' compensation should pay your medical bills and part of your lost wages. For over 35 years we have helped injured Bronx workers get what the law promises them, and we make sure no one takes advantage of you.
Free case review
Tell us what happened.
A few lines is enough to start. We will call you back and tell you honestly whether you have a case.
- Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
- We answer 24/7 — English and Spanish.
- Home and hospital visits available.
Prefer to talk now? (718) 409-5500
Four Things Every Injured Worker Should Know
First: workers' comp covers you no matter whose fault the accident was. Even if you made a mistake, you are still covered. Second: it is against the law for your boss to fire you or punish you for filing a workers' comp claim. Third: workers' compensation covers you whatever your immigration status is. Undocumented workers have the same right to benefits as anyone else, and filing a claim is not reported to immigration. Everyone is welcome in our office.
Fourth, and this is the one most people miss: workers' comp may not be your only case. If someone other than your employer helped cause your injury — a careless driver while you were making deliveries, a property owner, the maker of a broken machine, another contractor on a construction site — you may also have a separate lawsuit against them. That second case can pay for pain and suffering, which workers' comp never does. We look at every work injury both ways, and the consultation is free.
What to Do
After a Work Injury
- Report the injury to your boss or supervisor as soon as possible, and in writing if you can.
- See a doctor right away and tell them exactly how the injury happened at work.
- Write down the names of coworkers who saw the accident.
- Keep copies of everything: forms, doctor notes, pay stubs.
- Call us before signing anything from the insurance company. It costs nothing to ask.
Common Questions
Can I be fired for filing a workers' comp claim?
I do not have papers. Can I still get workers' comp?
The accident was partly my fault. Am I still covered?
Hurt on the Job? Know Your Rights.
Free consultation, 24/7, in your language. No fee unless we win. We handle the paperwork, the hearings, and the insurance company, so you can focus on getting better.