The average American spends one-third of our adult life working. You give so much to your employer – not only the investment of your time, but your dedication, commitment to your company’s values and mission, and your ownership of your job position. With that loyalty, you would expect that if you are hurt on the job, you’ll be taken care of. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.

Unfortunately, many workplaces can be dangerous places, even the best managed and trained. It is not surprising that thousands of accidents and deaths occur every year due to unsafe conditions and negligence in the workplace.

When you are injured, the attorneys at Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC are proud to step up and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Our personal injury lawyers know that on-the-job injuries are often severe and substantial. The physical, emotional, and financial toll can be devastating. The pain and trauma can be immense. Our personal injury lawyers will help you understand your rights and legal options. We will ensure the negligent parties involved are held accountable. And we will fight for the compensation you deserve – past, present, and future. If you or someone you love have been injured in a workplace accident, let our personal injury lawyers help you.

Give us a call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

Can You Sue for a Workplace Injury in New York?

It depends, but often yes.  

The laws in New York that are designed to protect workers are complex. Often, workplace accident victims are confused about what steps to take after an accident. You may think that workers’ compensation is your only option. That is not always the case, and you should not deal with your personal injury claim alone.

The compensation that you may collect through a personal injury lawsuit may be greater than the money you could obtain from workers’ compensation benefits. For example, payment for pain and suffering may be available through a personal injury lawsuit but not through a workers’ compensation claim. Let us help you find the cause of your accident, so the responsible parties can be identified and held accountable.

You should contact an attorney as soon as possible after your accident. Do not wait. You want an attorney to identify the responsible parties, and help you recover all your damages – past, present, and future pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages. Call us for a free consultation and valuation of your claim.

What is the Difference Between Workers’ Compensation Benefits and a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

If you are injured in the workplace, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of who is at fault. New York’s workers’ compensation laws will provide you partial payment for lost wages and payment for your medical expenses. These payments may diminish over time and even cease.

New York State requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees, including part-time employees, domestic workers, some farmworkers, and some volunteers. Some people are not covered under workers’ compensation, including municipal workers, federal employees, and independent contractors.

If you are injured in the workplace and collect workers’ compensation, you cannot sue your employer. However, if your accident was due to the negligence of a third party, you can bring a lawsuit against that party. For example, if your injury was caused by a defective machine, you can make a personal injury claim against the manufacturer of the machine, or if the coffee vendor leaves liquid on the floor and you slip and fall, you can make a claim against the coffee company.

What are the Most Serious Workplace Injuries?

According to OSHA, some jobs are more dangerous than others, including those in certain industries – construction, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, and trucking and transportation.

Workers may suffer one injury or a combination of several injuries, but the most common workplace injuries in these dangerous industries include:

• Amputation or loss of limbs
• Burns
• Chemical reactions of incompatible substances
• Crush injuries
• Electrocutions
• Fracture
• Head injury
• Illness from exposure to gas, toxic chemicals, and environmental hazards
• Illness from smoke and toxic fume inhalation
• Internal injury
• Laceration and scarring
• Mental and psychological trauma
• Muscle damage
• Neck and back sprain and fracture
• Nerve system damage
• Paralysis
• Spinal cord injury
• Traumatic brain injury
• Wrongful death

Why Choose MCLC as Your Workplace Accident Lawyer?

We know how hard you work, and we make it our personal mission to earn your respect with our industry experience and exhaustive preparation. Whenever you need us, we will be at your side – on site, in the field, at the negotiation table, or in the courtroom.

Our attorneys have a long history of representing the injured workers through a myriad of legal issues. We routinely represent clients in matters arising out of workplace claims.

With our vast experience from both sides of the table, we can uncover what other firms cannot see, advocating for you from start to finish. And, while our credentials speak to one side of our success, it is our down-to-earth approach and straightforward communication style that has built long-lasting relationships with our clients.

As your personal injury lawyers, we know all the laws that pertain to your case, particularly New York’s Labor Laws. We exhaustively document and investigate all your accident damages, including your full medical costs. We work closely with our clients, listening to your side of the story, and negotiate tirelessly on your behalf. Finally, we understand the strategies that help clients win cases, both in and out of court.

Any lawyer can claim to have all these qualities, but a truly qualified attorney will have:

• A record of winning settlements and verdicts on behalf of their client
• Awards and accolades from clients, their community, and their peers
• A history of transparent and authentic client testimonials
• A reputation in good standing with the local community and the state bar

MCLC possesses all these credentials and more.  

We are a firm of attorneys experienced in the complexity of workplace accidents. We have decades of combined experienced handling personal injury accidents. We are litigators – that’s what we do.

Remember that all your questions are valid, and we will answer them for you. We will provide you with every bit of information you need to make an informed decision.

Let us help you and your family. Just give us a call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

Where Do We Represent Workplace Accident Victims?

We represent personal injury accident victims in every city, county, state and federal court in every county across New York State, including:

• Albany County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Allegany County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Bronx County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Broome County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Capital District Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Cattaraugus County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Cayuga County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Chautauqua County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Chemung County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Chenango County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Clinton County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Columbia County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Cortland County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Delaware County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Dutchess County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Erie County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Essex County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Franklin County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Fulton County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Genesee County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Greene County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Guilderland Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Hamilton County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Herkimer County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Jefferson County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Kings County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Lewis County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Livingston County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Madison County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Monroe County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Montgomery County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Nassau County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• New York County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Niagara County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Oneida County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Onondaga County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Ontario County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Orange County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Orleans County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Oswego County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Otsego County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Putnam County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Queens County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Rensselaer County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Richmond County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Rockland County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Saint Lawrence County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Saratoga County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Schenectady County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Schoharie County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Schuyler County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Seneca County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Steuben County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Suffolk County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Sullivan County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Tech Valley Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Tioga County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Tompkins County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Ulster County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Upstate New York Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Warren County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Washington County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Wayne County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Westchester County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Wyoming County Workplace Accident Attorneys
• Yates County Workplace Accident Attorneys

Contact Us

If you or a loved one have been injured in a workplace accident, you need a lawyer. Don’t wait any longer. Call the workplace accident attorneys of Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC for a free, confidential consultation, and let us help you get the full and just compensation you deserve.

To discuss your case, call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.