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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.
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In New York City, various healthcare workers are typically covered by Workers’ Compensation insurance in the event of workplace accidents. This specific list of healthcare workers covered can vary depending on the circumstances and nature of their employment. However, the following healthcare professionals is a brief overview of who can be represented by the Law Offices of Edmond J. Hakimian and are often eligible for Workers’ Compensation:
These include individuals in general practice, surgery, pediatrics, and internal medicine in New York City hospitals and clinics
Workers assisting medication, medical procedures, and monitoring patients such as RNs, LPNs, and other nursing positions
Technicians involved in laboratory testing, sample analysis and other clinical testings in New York City labs
Assistants that help with patient examinations, prescribing medicine, order tests and other treatments in various NYC settings
Workers dispensing medication to patients and providing drug information to healthcare professionals in pharmacies and drug stores
Therapists providing exercise activities, manual therapy and other interventions to improve patient mobility
This category includes assisting patients with daily tasks and activities, especially after an injury in NYC hospitals and recreational settings
These aides provide personal care through of assistance of daily activities and offer companionship to the ill and aging in their homes
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.
These are accidents that occur when a worker slips, trips, or falls while on the job, such as on icy surfaces, wet floors, or uneven terrain.
These injuries can result from impact with objects, machine components, or sharp falling items during an accident.
Many machines are plugged into outlets that may overload thus causing a possible fire or explosion
Occurs when a worker uses machinery that starts to malfunction resulting in the equipment losing control and can hurt the worker
Many chemicals and substances are used by healthcare workers that are accidentally inhaled or ingested causing internal harm
With many healthcare workers being exposed to sick patients, they can catch these 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!
Prevention is key in making sure you’re safe. An accident can change your life significantly.
Prevention is key with high quality equipment and medical grade products able to prevent transmissions and illnesses
Not being prepared or trained for certain machinery is easily preventable with proper manuals and training
Healthcare workers are busy handling patient info and objects, thus overseeing any liquids on the floor without signages
Too much exertion from the body may cause more harm if one overestimates their own physical power
These patients may lash out unexpectedly thus causing harm to these workers and everyone around them
All of these common accidents can result in serious injuries that can cause lifelong stress.
With no safety equipment or precautions taken at the workplace, serious injuries can arise. These include:
Sharp scalpels, needles, hot surfaces, are some areas in the workplace that can cause cut and burn injuries
Occurs when one lifts a patient or heavy objects that stresses the head and back too much causing injury to the brain and spine
Exposure to certain chemicals and substances may be inhaled or ingested which can damage internal organs
Certain infectious diseases may be spread through inhalation or close contact with a person that results in transmission to the worker
Injuries from psychiatric patients may include cuts, burns, and trauma from physical force due to patient
Injuries can happen in an instant. Whether minor or more severe, you are entitled to benefits when these accidents happen in healthcare.
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:
Workers are covered with medical treatment/care and reimbursed for medical expenses including doctor visits, testing, prescription, surgery, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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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