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Work Injury Lawyer in New York

Just about any type of worker could suffer an injury while on the job. Injured workers might be able to recover compensation through workers’ compensation benefits, a personal injury lawsuit filed against the at-fault party, or both. If you were injured while working, our work injury lawyer in New York can help with your case.

Shulman & Hill lawyers are experienced with and able to guide clients through both workers’ compensation claims and personal injury lawsuits – all from one firm. Our firm can handle your case no matter how complex it may seem, and we have offices throughout the five boroughs, for your convenience.

Call 212.221.1000 today to receive a free case review.

Pursuing Workers’ Compensation After a Work Injury

If your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, you can apply for those benefits if you “are injured or become ill as a direct result of your job,” as the New York Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) puts it.

If you are unsure about whether or not you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, Shulman & Hill is here to answer your questions. We can:

  • Listen to the details of your case
  • Find evidence that could prove you qualify for benefits
  • File the paperwork associated with your workers’ compensation claim

Our New York workers’ compensation lawyer can provide guidance throughout your case and help you defend your rights to medical coverage and lost wages.

Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit After Sustaining a Work Injury

If someone else’s reckless or careless conduct caused your injury, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit against them. A New York personal injury lawyer from our firm can help you:

  • Investigate and collect evidence related to your case
  • Contact all relevant parties, including the at-fault party, about your lawsuit
  • Determine the damages you suffered because of your work injury

In addition, a lawsuit could entitle you to recover damages that provide compensation for your:

Pain and Suffering

Whether you sustained an injury or contracted a work-related illness, your condition may have caused you considerable physical pain. With a significantly serious injury, you can expect to experience disruptive or upsetting symptoms in the future.

One of our New York work injury lawyers can help you file a lawsuit for past and future pain and suffering.

Medical Expenses

Depending on what type of injury you suffered and how serious it is, you could require hospitalization, surgery, therapy, home care, and prescription medications. These treatments are costly.

If someone else caused your injury, you should not have to bear the burden of paying for those treatments. You could receive reimbursement for past and future medical expenses through a lawsuit.

Lost Income

Workers’ compensation benefits typically only allow you to recover partial reimbursement for your usual income. A personal injury lawsuit could compensate you for the income you have already lost, as well as any income you expect to lose in the future due to:

  • Having to leave your current job because of the severity of your injuries
  • Being unable to ever work full-time again
  • Future medical treatments that could force you to take more time off work

We Handle Work Injury Cases of All Kinds

At Shulman & Hill, we have experience handling both workers’ compensation claims and personal injury lawsuits. This means you:

  • Only have to hire one firm to help you with both types of cases
  • Can always come to us with questions about any aspect of your case
  • Can rely on us to fight for the compensation you need while you focus on recovering from your injuries

Our team understands that you have been through a lot. You deserve extra time to process the accident and recover from your injury. Hiring our team to manage your entire work injury case gives you that time.

After an Injury, Talk to Us First

The other parties involved in your case—your employer, your insurer, and the at-fault party—could all have reasons to try to undermine and undervalue your injuries. They may use various methods to do this.

Rather than risk your compensation by talking directly to these parties, you can contact Shulman & Hill for a free case evaluation. We can advise you about the ways to deal with these parties—and we can provide a professional buffer between you and them.

How Work Injuries Happen in New York

New York-based private sector employees suffered well over 100,000 workplace illnesses and injuries in 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Such injuries can occur due to:

There are numerous workplace regulations in place at both the state and federal levels to protect workers like you. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), for instance, has regulations pertaining to all kinds of industries.

If your injury involved a broken regulation, we can find out and use that information to help prove your case against the at-fault party. The entity you sue could be anyone who had a responsibility to keep workers safe.

We can gather evidence to determine liability. Such evidence may include surveillance footage from your workplace, witness statements, or your medical records.

Types of Work Injury Cases We Handle

At Shulman & Hill, we have a lot of experience defending the rights of workers. We often represent union members who need extra support for their case.

Our firm sees many cases resulting from construction accidents, such as:

However, we also work with people who were injured in manufacturing sector accidents, as well as:

If your loved one was involved in a fatal workplace accident, we understand that no amount of money can bring them back. However, the money that you are owed as a result of the accident can cover some of the associated costs, helping you avoid unnecessary financial stress during an already difficult moment.

Get Help From Shulman & Hill After You Suffer a Work Injury

You can receive a free case review from Shulman & Hill, New York’s premier personal injury law firm, by calling 212.221.1000 today.

We have work injury lawyers in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Our work injury lawyers in New York take every case personally and can assist you as you pursue compensation.

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We have helped thousands of New Yorkers recover more than $300 million in compensation

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"The treatment received by Shulman & Hill was extremely excellent. They treated me like I was part of their family and that gave me a lot of confidence in them. I would recommend them one hundred percent because they are very trained in your area. I congratulate you and ask God to fill you with blessings. Gracias for your support."

Ramon E.

"I would like to thank The Shulman & Hill Law Firm in Brooklyn for their outstanding representation on my worker’s compensation case. The monetary reward exceeded our expectations and Alex worked closely with me to meet and exceed my goals."

John S.

"To anyone in need of a worker’s compensation lawyer, I highly recommend Alex Shulman and his team. They went above and beyond to best accommodate me during my time of injury. All my questions and concerns were answered in a timely manner and with the utmost professionalism. In addition and most importantly they fought to make sure I was correctly compensated for my injuries at time of settlement and didn’t rush to get paid. I will be recommending their firm to anyone and everyone in need of their services."

Chaim L.

"I am both satisfied and relieved with the results this extremely professional and reliable firm did. They lead me through the entire process, they never gave me any issues. They handled everything on their own, and always put a great deal of effort to ensure my comfort and best interest. They were always reachable and answered all my questions, and gave me information even when I didn’t know what the right question to ask was.  They turned a grave dilemma into something very manageable and repairable. They are efficient and do not linger with any paperwork, I was truly amazed at the results and the short time it took. I highly recommend them to anyone, and will seek their counsel in the future."

Akila B.

"I really appreciate the service I received with Shulman & Hill.  They walked me through the process and kept me informed every step of the way.  They would call and leave a message and when I called back, I was connected with a person who knew exactly what my call was about.  I was very satisfied with my settlements. Thank You!"

Aaron R.

"Alex Shulman did a wonderful job walking me through all the process of my case…making sure I understood all the legality and severity of all my hearing. I highly recommend their firm to handle any and all worker’s compensation cases. They strive for your wellbeing health-wise as well as aiming for the financial max."

Altagrace G.

"Schulman & Hill was my very first choice I chose for my WC case . I am very pleased with the outcome of my case. I would highly recommend them to friends. They are very professional and kept me informed during every step of this process. Should I ever need a WC attorney again, God forbid, Shulman & Hill it is, hands down . Thank you ."

Cheryl M.

"I had a great experience with Shulman & Hill. They have a great team and were very understanding and helpful from day one. I felt like I was in good hands and the outcome on my case overreached my expectations! I highly recommend this firm. You can be rest assured that they will fight for you rights."

Anna G.

"My experience with the Shulman & Hill lawyers during this process time was excellent, they are competent and very professional lawyers, they worked quickly with my case and they kept me informed of the whole process all the time. Shulman & Hill’s fans recommend them with closed eyes, thank you very much Shulman & Hill."

Carolyn G.

"Shulman & Hill is the best firm out there. They help you understand....since walking into Shulman & Hill, they have guided me...to get a win. I am completely happy with my compensation. What brought me to Shulman & Hill was their expertise in workers compensation and personal injury cases. What I found value in was in their mission to provide compassionate service..."

Jason S.

"I went to the Internet to find a lawyer to assist me to navigate worker’s compensation process. Shulman & Hill was my first choice  and I have no regrets. I was impressed with the prompt response to my case. I must comment on the office environment and office staff being  friendly, professional and prompt. A big thanks to the lawyers that represented me at the hearings and Valeria who helped to lessen my anxiety are dealing with legal issues. I have no hesitation in recommending this law firm to anyone that requires legal services."

Ita L.

"The best law firm in NYC! They explain everything to you and they are very generous and helpful. The lawyers are excellent and very respectful as also is the receptionist. I highly recommend the Shulman & Hill law firm."

Davis C.

"Excellent lawyers. Excellent service. I will recommend them as my first choice. They helped me with my case since day one. They know exactly how to work on a case and win it. They worked fast and were always in communication with me.  I won my case with a very high amount. Thanks to all the staff, I wish them my best. They will always be in my heart."

Grace B.

"Had a very positive experience working with Shulman & Hill in the worker’s compensation case. Everyone is very professional and competent. Received the maximum possible settlement in court. I am sincerely grateful to my lawyers and personally Alex Shulman for the work done. I wish you further success and prosperity."

Dmitry M.

"I am so glad that I chose Alex Shulman to represent me in my worker’s compensation case. I have definitely recommended him to some of my coworkers and friends who needed an Attorney. I am so happy with the service I got from him and his paralegals. Thank you very much to the entire staff at Shulman & Hill for everything!"

Ilya K.

"Shulman & Hill have been tremendously helpful in resolving my case. They are extremely professional and thorough. I would recommend them to anyone working to resolve a difficult case."

James M.

"I was very pleased with the work of this firm. They made sure I understood my case and I was never left out of the loop. They were professional and very friendly. I would recommend them to anyone looking for someone who is going to fight for you to the very end."

Jennifer D.

"Do not waste time looking for better. There is no better than Shulman & Hill. I am very happy I got introduced to them by my good friends. Definitely THE BEST there is."

Arian K.

"Shulman and Hill are the absolute best: JJ, Alex and Christine are powerhouse attorneys who get the best results for their clients. I feel like these guys took care of me like family. When you’re dealing with a worker’s compensation case, you’ll want a pit bull to represent you: Shulman & Hill is the firm you need."

Chelsea W.

"Wonderful service quality by the group of professional advocates in the law firm of Shulman & Hill! I did not expect that I will find a proper solution regarding my worker’s compensation. However, it has been possible by the experts and they have made the task easier over the period. Thanks to them for their help."

Corey A.

"I would definitely like to thank Mr. Alex Shulman and his entire staff at Shulman and Hill for their exceptional work in helping me with my Worker’s Compensation case. Their entire staff was courteous and professional from start to finish and all work was done in a timely fashion. I was previously with a different law firm who were not as informative, and they made me feel like I was a mere money to them. I personally recommend the law offices of Shulman & Hill for any injury/ worker’s compensation case you may have. They strive to get you a maximum reward for your injury, while maintaining the utmost courtesy and professionalism."

Dain J.

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