The City of New York is among the worlds major commercial, financial and cultural centers. It is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Thereby, people are in vehicles moving around everyday as a part of their jobs.
These various occupations are at high risk for work–related car accidents
New York City Transit Workers(Bus drivers , Train Operators)
Uber drivers
Lyft drivers
EMT drivers and workers
Taxi drivers
Delivery truck drivers
Ambulance drivers and workers
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO AFTER A WORK-RELATED CAR ACCIDENT HAPPENS
Call the Police immediately, get a Police Report
Notify your employer
Take pictures or video at the accident scene if you are physically able
Go to the hospital, urgent care, or your doctor office right after the accident. This will document the injury by a medical professional
OBTAIN A NEW YORK WORK-RELATED CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER
Workers‘ Compensation claims are difficult to fight. The insurance company will sometimes deny your claim and make it extremely difficult for you to cut through the red tape. Working with an experience workers compensation attorney will allow you to fight for your monetary benefits as well as your medical benefits on an equal playing field.
In some cases, you may be able to file a workers compensation claim as well as a personal injury lawsuit against the other driver that struck you. A personal injury lawyer can help you determine compensation for pain and suffering in cases like these.
WHY LAW OFFICES OF OLIVER C MINOTT, P.C.
At the Law Office of Oliver C. Minott, P.C. we have over 50 years of combined experience representing injured workers. We will aggressively fight for your rights. We offer free legal consultation. Moreover, we will not accept fee unless we win