New York City Healthcare Workers Compensation Attorney
Injured working in NYC healthcare?
Being injured in a field where you are supposed to be treating injuries is not something healthcare workers think about. However, when you are exposed to certain tools, chemicals, illnesses, etc. you are put into a higher risk of being in an accident. In NY, as a healthcare worker, you are entitled to workers’ compensation. This even includes if you have contracted COVID-19 within the workplace.
Work with us at the Law Offices of Edmond J. Hakimian. We handle any and all complex cases of workers’ compensation for healthcare workers in all five NYC boroughs and LI. Our attorneys and paralegals assist you in the process, and help you get the compensation you deserve when you’re injured in the workplace.
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NYC Healthcare Workers’ Accidents
As bustling and beautiful New York City is, it also has its fair share of unexpected injuries. With it being so condensed and busy, many people come in and out of clinics and hospitals. This makes it harder to stay careful and focused, and may result in random accidents.
Slips, trips, falls
Cuts
Fires and explosions
Equipment and machine accidents
Exposure to harmful substances
Exposure to illnesses and infections
Data from the NYS DOL show that healthcare workers face higher accidents and injuries than others like office workers. It goes up for larger hospitals and more for public sectors. Thus, it’s important to know the common causes and make sure to prevent these accidents!
Common Causes of Healthcare Worker Accidents
Prevention is key in making sure you’re safe. An accident can change your life significantly.
Lack of proper uniform equipment such as masks and gloves
Mishandling of equipment and machinery
Slipping or falling from lack of floor signage
Lifting people, wheelchairs, etc. more than you can
Harm from psychiatric patients
All of these common accidents can result in serious injuries that can cause lifelong stress.
Injuries:
With no safety equipment or precautions taken at the workplace, serious injuries can arise. These include:
Large cuts and burns
Stress injuries like head and back
Internal injury from toxins and chemicals
Lifelong infectious diseases
Harm from psychiatric patients
Death
Injuries can happen in an instant. Whether minor or more severe, you are entitled to benefits when these accidents happen in healthcare.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Healthcare Workers
If you are a nurse, doctor, EMT, or healthcare worker and got injured in a hospital or healthcare facility at some point during work, you are legally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. In New York State, all employers are legally obligated to have workers’ compensation insurance which has your back covered in case of a healthcare accident. These benefits may include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical Care
Workers are covered with medical treatment/care and reimbursed for medical expenses including doctor visits, testing, prescription, surgery, and more.
Lost Wage Reimbursement
Workers temporarily unable to go back to work are able to receive reimbursements for lost wages. These cash payments are usually 2/3 of their average weekly wages or maximum approved payment.
Permanent Disability Benefits
Also called Scheduled Loss of Use (SLU), these are cash benefits paid to workers who have suffered permanent injuries and are unable to return back to work.
Vocational Rehabilitation
If the injury has caused the worker to not be able to return back to their previous job field, vocational rehabilitation allows them to receive employment through training benefits and job placement.
Death Benefits for Family Members
If a worker suffers a fatal injury resulting in death, surviving family members are able to receive to receive death benefits and payments for funeral expenses.
Regardless if you were totally to blame for the accident, workers’ compensation in NYC is a no-fault system. No party is to blame, which means you can get workers’ compensation benefits after a healthcare workplace accident.
Don’t wait to talk to a lawyer! If you were hurt on the job, call us at The Law Offices of Edmond J. Hakimian. Our experienced factory accident lawyers in NYC are ready to help you get the fair compensation you deserve!
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