Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Queens, NY
An accident or workplace injury can affect much more than your health. Medical appointments, time away from work, lost income, and uncertainty about what happens next can quickly become overwhelming.
At AH Law Firm PLLC, we help injured individuals in Queens and throughout New York understand their legal rights and options after an accident or work-related injury.
Whether you were injured at work, involved in an accident, or believe another person or company was responsible for your injuries, our attorneys can review your circumstances and explain the potential next steps.
Injured in Queens? Contact AH Law Firm PLLC to discuss your case.
Personal Injury Lawyer in Queens, NY
When someone else’s negligence causes an injury, New York law may allow the injured person to pursue compensation through a personal injury claim.
Depending on the circumstances, a claim may involve compensation for losses such as:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Future medical care
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced ability to work
- Other accident-related losses
Every accident is different. Determining whether you have a claim requires looking at how the accident occurred, who may have been responsible, the extent of your injuries, and the evidence available.
A personal injury lawyer in Queens can review these circumstances and help you understand your legal options.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
AH Law Firm PLLC assists individuals injured in different types of accidents, including:
Car Accidents
A motor vehicle accident can result in significant injuries, medical expenses, and time away from work. We can review the circumstances surrounding the collision and help determine what claims may be available.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Property owners may have legal responsibilities regarding dangerous conditions on their premises. Slip-and-fall claims can involve wet floors, unsafe stairs, poor lighting, snow or ice, and other hazardous conditions.
Construction Accidents
Construction workers face significant risks from falls, machinery, equipment, falling objects, and unsafe job-site conditions. Depending on the circumstances, an injured worker may have workers’ compensation benefits as well as potential claims involving other responsible parties.
Workplace Accidents
Work injuries can occur in construction sites, restaurants, warehouses, offices, healthcare facilities, transportation jobs, and many other workplaces.
When an injury occurs while you are working, you may be eligible for benefits through New York’s workers’ compensation system.
Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Queens, NY
Workers’ compensation is designed to provide benefits to eligible employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses.
Unlike a traditional personal injury lawsuit, workers’ compensation generally does not require an employee to establish that the employer was negligent.
Depending on the claim, workers’ compensation benefits can include medical treatment and wage-replacement benefits when an injury affects the employee’s ability to work.
Our Queens workers’ compensation lawyers can help you understand the claims process and address issues that may arise with your claim.
What Should You Do After a Workplace Injury?
The steps you take following a workplace accident can affect your claim.
If you are injured at work:
- Seek appropriate medical attention.
- Report the accident to your employer promptly.
- Document what happened and where the accident occurred.
- Keep medical records and other documents relating to your injury.
- Understand the deadlines that may apply to your claim.
- Speak with an attorney if you have questions about your rights or your claim.
New York workers’ compensation claims have specific notice and filing requirements, so injured workers should avoid unnecessary delays.
What If Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied?
Not every workers’ compensation claim is approved immediately.
Disputes may arise concerning whether the injury was work-related, the extent of the injury, medical treatment, wage benefits, or other aspects of a claim.
If your claim has been denied, delayed, or disputed, that does not necessarily mean the process is over. Depending on the circumstances, there may be opportunities to challenge the decision through the New York workers’ compensation process.
A workers’ compensation lawyer in Queens can review the dispute and explain the options available to you.
Can You Have Both a Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Claim?
In some workplace accidents, yes.
Workers’ compensation generally addresses injuries arising from employment. However, sometimes someone other than the employer may have contributed to the accident.
For example, a workplace injury could potentially involve:
- A negligent contractor or subcontractor
- A property owner
- A defective equipment manufacturer
- A negligent driver
- Another third party
Depending on the circumstances, an injured employee may have a workers’ compensation claim and a separate personal injury claim against a responsible third party.
Because these claims involve different legal issues, it is important to evaluate the circumstances surrounding the accident carefully.
Injured Workers and Immigration Status
Many immigrant workers hesitate to seek legal help after being injured because they are concerned about their immigration status.
Do not assume that your immigration status automatically prevents you from having rights after a workplace accident.
AH Law Firm PLLC works extensively with New York’s immigrant communities. Because our practice includes both injury-related matters and immigration law, we understand that an injured immigrant worker may have concerns extending beyond the immediate accident.
Our attorneys can review your circumstances and explain the legal issues that may affect your case.
Why Choose AH Law Firm PLLC?
An injury case is personal. You should understand what is happening with your claim and what options are available.
At AH Law Firm PLLC, our approach emphasizes:
- Personalized attention
- Clear explanations of your legal options
- Assistance throughout the claims process
- Representation for New York’s diverse and immigrant communities
- Guidance when an injury matter intersects with immigration concerns
Our office is conveniently located in Jamaica, Queens, and we assist clients throughout New York City.
Speak With a Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Queens
If you were injured in an accident or hurt while working, getting legal guidance early can help you understand your rights and the deadlines that may apply.
AH Law Firm PLLC assists injured individuals throughout Queens and New York City.
Contact AH Law Firm PLLC or call (877) 343-2005 to discuss your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does workers’ compensation cover in New York?
Depending on eligibility and the circumstances of the injury, New York workers’ compensation may provide medical treatment and wage-replacement or disability benefits related to a work injury.
Can I file a workers’ compensation claim if the accident was my fault?
Workers’ compensation operates differently from an ordinary negligence lawsuit and generally does not require an employee to prove that the employer caused the accident through negligence.
Can I sue someone after being injured at work?
Potentially. Although workers’ compensation is generally the primary system for claims against an employer, an injured worker may sometimes have a separate personal injury claim when a third party contributed to the accident.
What happens if my workers’ compensation claim is denied?
A denial does not necessarily end your case. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to dispute the decision through the New York Workers’ Compensation Board process.
How long do I have to report a workplace injury in New York?
Deadlines apply. New York practitioners commonly emphasize notifying the employer promptly; the Queens competitor pages specifically highlight the 30-day employer-notice requirement and a two-year workers’ compensation claim deadline. Because exceptions and different rules can apply, the exact deadline should be confirmed for the particular case.
Can an immigrant worker file a workers’ compensation claim?
Immigration status can raise concerns for injured workers, but it should not be assumed that immigration status by itself eliminates workers’ compensation rights. One Queens workers’ compensation competitor specifically addresses this issue as part of its local service content.