What is New York State Workers Compensation?
In New York State, an employee cannot sue their employer when injured on the job, even if the employer was negligent in some way. Instead, an employee may make a claim under the Workers’ Compensation law, which requires that an employer must provide Workers’ Compensation insurance. The employer must pay for this insurance policy and cannot require employees to contribute to the cost. Once an employee makes a claim under Workers’ Compensation, the Workers’ Compensation insurance carrier will decide whether they are accepting or contesting the claim. The claim will then proceed through the Workers’ Compensation Board, which is the administrative court that oversees the case. Although an employee cannot sue their employer in New York State when injured on the job, if there is another party that was negligent, the injured worker may have a viable lawsuit. We can also assist you with a Personal Injury case and will be happy to discuss this in greater detail with you. Strict time limitations
