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Alex Shulman
If you are injured on the job as an employee in the transit or transportation industry, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of whether you or the employer was at fault. You may also be entitled to damages via a third-party lawsuit. Our team at Shulman & Hill can explain your options.
Our New York City transit and transportation worker injury lawyers can help you file a claim. We believe in standing up for injured workers, and we have over 200 years of combined legal experience.
Turn to us now for help from our New York City workers’ compensation lawyers.
Our NYC Transit and Transportation Worker Injury Lawyers Are Here to Help
We are top–tier workers‘ compensation and personal injury attorneys in New York. We have recovered over $1 billion in compensation for our clients.
Our dedicated New York City personal injury lawyers redefine the level of service you would expect from a law firm by providing open communication, attention to detail, and vigorous representation.
We are recognized by the American Academy of Attorneys, and our firm is a proud recipient of Attorney and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Award.
We Handle All Types of Injured Worker Claims
No case is too complex or challenging for our skilled legal team. We have helped countless injured transportation workers, including bus drivers, subway operators, and public transportation employees.
You can contact us for help after a:
- Bus accident
- Train accident
- Mass transit accident
- Subway accident
- Public transportation accident
We take these injury cases seriously and are ready to put you first if you get hurt while working on the NYC subway, the Metro-North Railroad, the Long Island Rail Road, the Staten Island Railway, or any other parts of the transit system in New York.
We know how to handle claims involving the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) or the New York City Transit Authority, and we’re here to fight for you.
An Inclusive Law Firm Servicing All of New York City
We are a multilingual law firm with attorneys fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian.
When you choose Shulman & Hill, you will get a team of attorneys who understand the transportation and transit industries. You can count on us to be attentive to your needs. We will answer your calls, explain your case, and refuse to give up until you receive the compensation you deserve.
Recovering Through a Workers’ Comp Claim
Workers’ compensation provides money for medical care and wage-replacement benefits. Medical benefits include doctor visits, dentistry, surgery, optometry, medications, and assistive devices. You must normally choose a health care provider authorized by the Workers’ Compensation Board.
You may qualify for wage replacement benefits up to two-thirds of your average weekly wage, not to exceed the state maximum.
Loss of Use Benefits Through Workers’ Comp
If you are left with a permanent loss of hearing, eyesight, or use of an extremity, you may also qualify for Loss of Use benefits. These are payable for a predetermined number of weeks, based on the body part lost and the severity of the resulting disability.
Damages Available in a Third-Party Lawsuit
Filing a transit or transportation worker third-party lawsuit may allow you to get compensation for your:
- Lost wages beyond workers’ compensation
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Permanent impairment
- Loss of enjoyment of life
We are dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality legal counsel and representation. We will need as many details as you can provide to ensure you receive the damages you deserve, such as how your accident happened, the task you were performing, and the equipment you were using.
Recovering Damages for Fatal Transit and Transportation Worker Accidents
Our compassionate New York City wrongful death lawyers can help you get justice if your loved one was killed while working in the transportation industry.
Workers’ compensation provides survivor benefits to spouses and qualified dependents, including wages up to the weekly maximum and funeral expenses of up to $12,500 in NYC.
Our team stands by families dealing with the aftermath of fatal work injuries.
Ways a Lawyer Can Help With Your Workers’ Compensation Case
Having an attorney on your side is crucial to ensure you receive full compensation when you are injured at work. We are well-versed in transit and transportation industry claims, and you can count on us to expertly handle the claims process from start to finish.
Although every case is unique, you can expect:
- Free consultation: We will learn about your accident and injuries, answer your questions, and determine what we can do for you.
- Case investigation: We will analyze the accident location, interview witnesses, review your wage history, and obtain your medical records.
- Paperwork and documentation: We will file your New York workers’ compensation claim and all required paperwork before the legal deadlines.
- Identification of liable third parties: We will determine whether anyone other than your employer contributed to your injuries and file a third-party lawsuit against each liable party.
- Case value calculation: We will calculate the value of your workers’ compensation and third-party claims.
- Settlement negotiation: We will negotiate a meaningful settlement if we file a third-party lawsuit claim.
- Legal representation: We will represent you in court and workers’ compensation hearings if necessary to recover the full value of your claim.
What Is the Time Frame to File a Workers’ Compensation Case as a Transit or Transportation Worker in New York?
The workers’ compensation law requires you to notify your employer about your injuries within 30 days after the accident. However, you should report your accident in writing sooner rather than later.
You also have two years to file your Employee Claim (C-3) Form with the Workers’ Compensation Board. If your workers’ compensation claim is denied, you will have 30 days to file an appeal. However, you may need to go through an administrative review and conciliation before filing an appeal.
If your employer is the MTA Bus Company, New York City Transit, or the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA), some procedures and deadlines may differ because these agencies are self-insured.
Deadlines for Third-Party Claims
The deadline to file a personal injury claim in New York is normally three years from the date of your injury. However, if your loved one died from a workplace injury, you have two years from the date of death to file a third-party wrongful death lawsuit.
You may also qualify for a lawsuit against a government agency. In these cases, you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days and a lawsuit within one year and 90 days.
To protect your right to compensation, contact our experienced New York City transit and transportation worker injury lawyers as soon as possible. This will ensure we can gather all available evidence before it disappears and file your claim on time.
Turn to Us After an Accident in New York City
If you are a transit or transportation worker with a workplace injury, take proactive steps to protect your injury claim. Report your injury to your employer immediately and seek medical care from an authorized provider. Report all of your symptoms to your doctor as soon as they appear.
Then contact our skilled New York City transit and transportation worker injury attorneys as soon as possible to ensure you complete each step correctly. Our team at Shulman & Hill is ready to fight for you.
