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Alex Shulman
If you were hurt on the job in a bus, rail, paratransit, trucking, delivery, or rideshare role, a transit and transportation worker injury lawyer in Greenburgh can help you move forward. We represent union and non-union employees across depots, terminals, and routes in Westchester County.
At Shulman & Hill Injury Lawyers, we handle workers’ compensation claims, third-party negligence cases, and fatal-accident claims under New York law. We’ve been helping clients since 2013.
To learn more, talk to a Greenburgh workers’ compensation lawyer today and schedule a free consultation.
Transit and Transportation Worker Injury Claims We Handle
Your claim type depends on where and how you were injured. Most New York transit and transportation employees qualify for workers’ compensation medical coverage and wage replacement after a job-related accident or occupational illness. If a non-employer caused or contributed to your injury, you may also pursue a third-party personal injury claim for additional damages.
For railroad employees working in interstate commerce, the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) may apply instead of New York workers’ compensation. Delivery drivers and rideshare workers injured while driving for pay may have overlapping coverage through workers’ comp, employer liability insurance, or No-Fault/PIP depending on employment status and policy language.
Our Greenburgh personal injury lawyers evaluate all available paths at once. That approach helps you avoid gaps in benefits and protects your right to recover the full measure of losses permitted by law.
How Greenburgh Workers’ Compensation Works for Transit Employees
Workers’ compensation in New York is a no-fault system. You do not need to prove your employer did anything wrong to receive medical treatment and partial wage benefits. You do need to show that the injury arose out of and in the course of your employment.
After you report the incident to your employer and seek prompt medical care, a carrier is assigned to your case. Disputes commonly arise over accident notice, work-relatedness, average weekly wage, and degree of disability. We prepare your forms, gather medical support, and represent you at hearings before the New York Workers’ Compensation Board when needed.
If you can return to some duties with restrictions, we help document light-duty availability and protect you from retaliation. If your injuries prevent a return to transit work, we pursue schedule loss of use (SLU) or permanent disability classifications to stabilize your income.
Third-Party Liability Beyond Workers’ Comp
Workers’ compensation does not pay for pain and suffering. If a negligent driver, property owner, contractor, equipment manufacturer, or other non-employer caused your injury, you can bring a separate lawsuit for additional damages. This route is common in bus collisions, yard strikes by outside trucks, and scaffold or crane incidents involving outside vendors.
In dual-track cases, we build the workers’ compensation file and the liability claim at the same time. Evidence gathered for one often bolsters the other. We also address liens and subrogation to protect your net recovery when the cases resolve.
What To Do After a Yard, Depot, or On-Route Accident
Your first steps can shape your medical recovery and your case. Act quickly and document as much as possible without putting yourself at risk. You should:
- Report the incident to a supervisor the same day and request an incident number.
- Get medical care immediately and tell providers the injury is work-related.
- Photograph vehicles, equipment, surface conditions, and visible injuries.
- Identify witnesses and note bus, train, or vehicle numbers and GPS/location.
- Preserve dashcam, depot, or station video through a written request.
- Avoid recorded statements until you speak with an attorney.
We can send preservation letters to employers, agencies, and third parties to stop the deletion of critical evidence, including telematics, farebox data, and radio logs. Early action often prevents disputes over how and where the injury happened.
Transit and Transportation Worker Injury Benefits You May Claim
In a New York workers’ compensation case, you may receive:
- Paid medical treatment with no copays.
- Partial wage replacement based on your average weekly wage.
- Vocational assistance if you cannot return to your prior duties.
Specific losses, like reduced range of motion in a shoulder or knee, can qualify for schedule loss of use awards.
If a negligent third party is responsible, you may also pursue compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, scarring, full lost wages and benefits, and loss of future earning capacity. Families may pursue wrongful death damages, including funeral expenses and loss of financial support, when a work-related incident is fatal.
We coordinate benefits to avoid conflicts between systems. For example, if workers’ compensation paid medical bills that are later recovered in a lawsuit, we address the lien while seeking to maximize your net result.
Your Timeline in Greenburgh: Notice and Filing Deadlines
Acting promptly protects your right to benefits. In New York, you generally must notify your employer of a work injury within 30 days. The standard deadline to file a workers’ compensation claim with the Workers’ Compensation Board is two years from the accident date or from when you knew an illness was related to your job.
For third-party negligence claims, the statute of limitations is typically three years from the accident, and two years for wrongful death. Shorter notice periods may apply when public authorities are involved, so quick legal guidance matters. We track and meet all time limits while you focus on recovery.
Contact Our Greenburgh Transit and Transportation Worker Injury Attorneys Today
You keep the region moving; when you’re hurt, you deserve clear answers and steady support. Shulman & Hill is ready to pursue your medical care, wage benefits, and any additional compensation available from negligent parties.
Contact us today to start your claim, protect your timeline, and focus on healing while we handle the legal work.