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If you were injured at work, our transit and transportation worker injury lawyers in Mount Vernon can help you understand your rights and options.
At Shulman & Hill, we have represented injured workers across New York since 2013 and bring more than 200 years of combined experience to workers’ compensation and injury litigation. Our firm handles workplace injury claims involving transit operators, transportation workers, and public-sector employees throughout Mount Vernon and the surrounding communities.
If you were injured on the job, contact our Mount Vernon workers’ compensation lawyers today for a consultation about your rights and next steps.
Who Our Mount Vernon Transit and Transportation Worker Injury Lawyers Represent
Transit systems depend on a wide range of workers, and each position comes with different risks and legal considerations. We represent transportation employees across both public and private sectors, including unionized workers, part-time employees, and probationary workers.
Our work includes representing:
- Bee-Line bus operators and support staff.
- Metro-North railroad employees.
- Commercial truck and van drivers.
- Delivery and courier workers.
- Mechanics and maintenance crews.
- Depot and rail yard personnel.
- Transit facility workers and equipment operators.
Whether you work directly for a municipal authority, a private carrier, or a subcontractor, your employment status can affect which laws apply to your claim.
Our Mount Vernon personal injury lawyers will review this carefully because some transit injury cases involve overlapping claims under workers’ compensation, federal law, or third-party negligence rules.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Transit Employees
Most transit and transportation workers in Mount Vernon are covered by New York workers’ compensation. This system provides benefits regardless of fault, meaning you generally do not have to prove your employer caused the injury.
Workers’ compensation may provide:
- Medical treatment through authorized providers.
- Wage replacement benefits during disability.
- Awards for permanent impairment.
- Reimbursement for certain treatment-related expenses.
- Death benefits for surviving family members in fatal cases.
To protect your right to benefits, you generally must notify your employer within 30 days and file your formal claim with the New York Workers’ Compensation Board within two years.
Section 32 Settlements
Some claims resolve through a Section 32 settlement, which is a negotiated lump–sum resolution of some or all parts of a workers’ compensation claim.
Before accepting any Section 32 agreement, we review the medical evidence, future treatment needs, and wage implications to make sure the settlement makes legal and financial sense for you.
Wage Replacement and Disability Classifications
Workers’ compensation wage benefits are based largely on your average weekly wage and your degree of disability. Medical reports from your treating physician play a major role in determining those benefits.
Depending on your condition, benefits may fall into one of several categories, including the following:
- Temporary total disability
- Temporary partial disability
- Permanent partial disability
- Permanent total disability
If you have a permanent injury involving certain body parts, you may qualify for a Schedule Loss of Use award. These awards are governed by statutory guidelines and depend heavily on medical findings.
Third-Party Lawsuits After a Transportation Injury
Workers’ compensation may not be your only remedy.
If another person or company caused or contributed to your injury, you may also have the right to file a separate personal injury lawsuit. Unlike workers’ compensation, a third-party lawsuit can include compensation for pain and suffering.
Common third-party claims involve:
- Negligent drivers who cause traffic collisions.
- Contractors responsible for unsafe premises.
- Property owners who fail to address hazardous conditions.
- Manufacturers of defective equipment or vehicle components.
These cases often require early investigation because evidence can disappear quickly.
Public Authority Claims
Transit injuries involving public agencies or municipal properties may involve special legal deadlines.
Under New York law, certain claims against public entities may require service of a Notice of Claim within 90 days. Missing that deadline can affect your ability to pursue compensation.
Our Mount Vernon transit and transportation worker injury lawyers will identify those deadlines early and act quickly to preserve your rights.
Railroad Claims and FELA Cases
Railroad workers often fall under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), not New York workers’ compensation law.
FELA claims work differently. Instead of automatic no-fault benefits, you must prove the railroad’s negligence contributed to your injury. But the damages available can be broader.
A FELA claim may allow recovery for the following:
- Full wage loss
- Pain and suffering
- Future lost earnings
- Medical expenses
If you work for Metro-North or another railroad employer, or if your job involves railroad property, we examine whether FELA applies and how it affects your case strategy.
Why Transit Workers Choose Shulman & Hill
At Shulman & Hill, we represent working New Yorkers. That includes bus drivers, train workers, mechanics, public employees, and transportation crews who keep this city moving every day.
We understand the intersection of workers’ compensation claims, union benefits, third-party lawsuits, and federal transportation laws. Our firm conducts in-depth investigations, prepares every case carefully, and keeps you informed throughout the process.
New York is our community. Every borough, every block, New York, we got you.
Steps to Take After a Transit or Transportation Injury
What you do after an accident can affect both your health and your legal claim.
After an injury:
- Report the incident to your supervisor immediately.
- Complete all required incident reports.
- Seek medical treatment right away.
- Follow your doctor’s restrictions.
- Photograph the accident scene and equipment involved.
- Gather witness names and contact information.
- Keep copies of wage records and overtime documentation.
- Avoid giving recorded statements to insurers before getting legal advice.
Early documentation helps establish how the injury happened and protects against later disputes over causation.
Schedule a FREE Case Evaluation Today With a Mount Vernon Transit and Transportation Worker Injury Attorney
If you were hurt while working in transit or transportation, contact Shulman & Hill today for a free case evaluation. Speak with our transit and transportation worker injury attorneys in Mount Vernon about protecting your benefits.