Have you been injured in a workplace accident in Utica, NY? Are you dealing with painful injuries and loss of income? Insurance companies and/or negligent third parties may owe you compensation. An experienced Utica workplace accident lawyer at Passalacqua & Associates, LLC can help you fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Our lawyers have over 50 years of combined legal experience under our belts. We’ve used our knowledge of the law, skills, and resources to recover millions of dollars on behalf of injured clients and their families.
Your lawyer’s skill and experience can make a world of difference in your case. Contact our law offices in Utica, New York, at (315) 500-6425 to schedule a free consultation with a lawyer who can help you make the most out of this difficult situation.
Getting injured at work can be painful, stressful, and expensive. Whether you were hurt due to dangerous property conditions, someone’s careless acts, or a simple mistake, laws exist to help you financially. Unfortunately, many injury victims are surprised when they have to fight for compensation.
The fact is, business owners and their insurance companies often manipulate the law to their advantage–and to the detriment of the injured party. They’ll put their resources to work in a fight to deny or undervalue your claim.
An experienced Utica personal injury attorney at Passalacqua & Associates, LLC can help you get the fair results you deserve.
We’ll invest our law firm’s resources by:
Don’t wait to get legal advice. Our Utica workplace accident lawyers offer free case reviews, so call to schedule a time to discuss your case today.
Private employers across the state of New York reported 193,200 non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses during a recent year alone. Roughly 110,400 of those cases were serious enough that the victim required time away from work.
Our attorneys at Passalacqua & Associates, LLC handle all types of workplace accident cases, including cases involving:
Regardless of your industry or occupation, the workplace can be dangerous when people are careless. If you or a family member were injured on the job in Utica, we’re here to provide the legal representation you deserve.
Most injured workers begin by filing a workers’ compensation claim. Nearly every New York employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance.
Workers’ compensation provides critical financial assistance to workers who were injured on the job. You can get compensation relatively fast because you won’t have to establish liability.
It’s also possible that you could have rights under New York personal injury laws. If your work-related injuries were caused by someone other than your employer (a negligent third party) you may be entitled to sue for additional damages.
The value of your case depends primarily upon:
Workers’ compensation covers up to $1,171.46 of your lost weekly wages if your injury occurred between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. The maximum amount you can receive changes from year to year. Your weekly cap is fixed based on the date your injury happened, not the cap that’s in place for the current year.
Nearly all injured workers are entitled to compensation to account for economic damages. Economic damages include things like lost wages, medical expenses, and certain other expenses.
In personal injury cases, victims can also pursue compensation for their non-economic losses.
New York provides the following types of workers’ compensation benefits:
Workers’ comp covers any medical treatment necessary to aid in your recovery. That includes ER visits, surgeries, hospitalization, doctor’s visits, medications, and more.
While medical expense reimbursement is generous, you must see a doctor who’s been approved by the insurance company. The insurance company itself will pay your medical bills directly to the approved doctors and hospitals.
Disability benefits depend on the extent of your impairment. These benefits kick in once your earnings have been impaired for at least seven days. If your disability lasts longer than 14 days, your first week of lost income is also paid.
Possible disability benefits include:
Disability benefits cover ⅔ of your average wages prior to the disability if you’re totally unable to work. If you can work in some capacity, your benefits are calculated based on the extent of your impairment.
Survivor benefits provide a weekly check to surviving dependents of fatal work injury victims. Funeral and memorial costs are also available.
If your injuries were caused by a third party, you can pursue compensation under New York personal injury laws.
In New York, victims can seek economic damages and non-economic damages for things like:
Again, your employer is protected against lawsuits. An experienced lawyer can review the facts and determine whether you have the right to sue another party for damages.
Most personal injury law firms use the contingency fee system. We know you have many costs in the wake of an injury. Securing legal representation shouldn’t add to your burden. When you hire us, you’ll agree to pay a percentage of your settlement in lieu of upfront fees.
New York has a pure contributory negligence law. That said, it won’t impact your workers’ compensation benefits at all. You can receive the full value of your benefits even if you’re responsible for your injuries.
Shared fault is primarily an issue in personal injury cases. If you sue a negligent third party for damages and do share some blame, your compensation is reduced in proportion to your share of fault.
While you don’t have to prove that someone was negligent to receive workers’ compensation benefits, there are some things you’ll likely have to prove.
These include:
Employers and their insurance companies often challenge injured workers’ right to benefits. These challenges can make life incredibly difficult if you’re struggling with injuries. Our lawyers are here to handle any complications. If you have questions about your rights, contact us for a free case review today.
To start the workers’ compensation process, you must notify your employer within 30 days of the accident. Failure to provide notice within the 30-day window will jeopardize your workers’ comp.
The statute of limitations in New York gives accident victims three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. If a third party caused your injuries, you must take legal action within three years of the accident. Otherwise, you forfeit your right to damages.
Every job has its risks. That’s why employers are required to carry insurance. If you were injured because of an accident at work, count on our lawyers at Passalacqua & Associates, LLC to help you get the money you deserve. Call today to learn how an experienced Utica workplace accident attorney can help with your case.
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