- How do I know I have a case?
- How much can I get for my injury?
- What about medical and other expenses?
- What is your hourly fee?
- How long after the injury can I still file a lawsuit?
- Can I sue my employer for a job site injury?
- If I get Worker’s Compensation benefits, can I still file a lawsuit for a job site injury?

Q:  How do I know if I have a case?

A:  The best way to find out about your case is to contact our office for a free initial consultation.  Call 1-877-544-5800 to find out about your case.

Q:  How much can I get for my injury?  

A:  It works this way:  the greater the injury, the greater the compensation.  The law allows you to recover the full extent of your losses, including lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.  That being said, there’s no way to know what your case is worth without talking to an attorney.

What about medical and other expenses?

Your medical expenses and other ancillary expenses may be covered in full by the tortfeasor's insurance and/or through first-party insurance policies.  A delay of thirty days in making a claim for expenses in some types of claims may prejudice your right to coverage.  Contact our office immediately to learn about the various benefits and/or coverage available to you in connection with your claim.

Q:  What is your hourly fee?

A:  We do not charge for an initial consultation or for that matter, for any time it might take us to decide whether you have a case.  Our firm, like almost all law firms who handle these types of cases handle them on a “contingent fee” basis, meaning that we only get paid at the end of the case if the case results in a settlement or a plaintiff’s verdict.  Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, usually one-third.  The fee we earn is contingent on a successful outcome, which means that you do not pay us if we lose.

Q:  How long after the injury can I still file a lawsuit?

A:  It depends upon the type of case and who is being sued.  This period of time is called the Statute of Limitations.  However, you don’t want to delay.  As time passes, crucial witnesses and evidence may disappear and that can hurt your case.  Acting promptly to explore your rights is always a good idea.  If you think you’ve been hurt due to negligence, call an attorney immediately.

Q:  Can I sue my employer for a job site injury?

A:  Probably not, but the Labor Laws of New York provide protection to injured construction workers that allows them to go beyond the limited benefits of Workers’ Compensation.  We will be happy to explain this to you.

Q:  If I get Worker’s Compensation benefits, can I still file a lawsuit for a job site injury?

A:  Yes.  While you typically can’t sue your employer, there are other individuals, contractor and subcontractors at the job site who may be liable.  For example, under New York law, both the owner and General Contractor are responsible for job site safety and may be liable for failure to comply with Industrial Business Regulations or for failing to take reasonable precautions.

Q:  How do I know if I have a case?

A:  The best way to find out about your case is to contact our office for a free initial consultation.  Call 1-877-544-5800 to find out about your case.

Q:  How much can I get for my injury?  

A:  It works this way:  The greater the injury, the greater the compensation.  The law allows you to recover the full extent of your losses, including lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.  That being said, there’s no way to know what your case is worth without talking to an attorney.

Q: What about medical and other expenses?

A.  Your medical expenses and other ancillary expenses may be covered in full by the tortfeasor's insurance and/or through first-party insurance policies.  A delay of thirty days in making a claim for expenses in some types of claims may prejudice your right to coverage.  Contact our office immediately to learn about the various benefits and/or coverage available to you in connection with your claim.

Q:  What is your hourly fee?

A:  We do not charge for an initial consultation or for that matter, for any time it might take us to decide whether you have a case.  Our firm, like almost all law firms who handle these types of cases handle them on a “contingent fee” basis, meaning that we only get paid at the end of the case if the case results in a settlement or a plaintiff’s verdict.  Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, usually one-third.  The fee we earn is contingent on a successful outcome, which means that you do not pay us if we lose.

Q:  How long after the injury can I still file a lawsuit?

A:  It depends upon the type of case and who is being sued.  This period of time is called the Statute of Limitations.  However, you don’t want to delay.  As time passes, crucial witnesses and evidence may disappear and that can hurt your case.  Acting promptly to explore your rights is always a good idea.  If you think you’ve been hurt due to negligence, call an attorney immediately.

Q:  Can I sue my employer for a job site injury?

A:  Probably not, but the Labor Laws of New York provide protection to injured construction workers that allows them to go beyond the limited benefits of Workers’ Compensation.  We will be happy to explain this to you.

Q:  If I get Worker’s Compensation benefits, can I still file a lawsuit for a job site injury?

A:  Yes.  While you typically can’t sue your employer, there are other individuals, contractor and subcontractors at the job site who may be liable.  For example, under New York law, both the owner and General Contractor are responsible for job site safety and may be liable for failure to comply with Industrial Business Regulations or for failing to take reasonable precautions.