Beyond Workers' Comp: Third-Party Injury Claims for New York Workers

The Limits of Workers' Comp

Workers' comp provides medical coverage and partial wages but generally bars suing your employer and doesn't pay for pain and suffering.

When a Third Party Is Liable

If a negligent driver, subcontractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer contributed to your on-the-job injury, you may bring a separate personal injury claim against them.

Construction and the Labor Law

Construction workers may have powerful claims under Labor Law §240 and §241(6) against site owners and general contractors, in addition to comp.

Coordinating the Claims

A workers' comp lien may attach to a third-party recovery. An attorney coordinates both claims to maximize your net result.