If I become injured or killed while I am working for my employer can my family or I bring a lawsuit as the result of my injuries?

In New York the general rule, subject to some very limited exceptions, is that you may not sue your employer if you are injured while you are working. However, it is very common for a careful investigation of the facts surrounding the circumstance of a Work Place Injury to uncover a person or business entity, other than your employer, who you may sue as a the result of your unfortunate accident. For instance, the manufacturer and seller of a machine that injures a factor worker can often times be held accountable. In construction accidents workers that are employed by sub-contractors have the benefit of specific laws, in New York, that can often be relied upon to compel the property owner and/or general contractor to be responsible for the worker's injuries.

Jury verdicts and settlements are often times the only remedy for Work Place Injuries that will result in sufficient money to allow the injured worker to recover from a work injury or allow grieving families to economically survive the tragic death of a loved one.



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