Under state laws, New York City firefighters are not eligible to receive workers’ compensation. This form of compensation cannot aid them when they are injured while on the job. The nature of their job can be dangerous though, which means there must be some way for them to receive aid. Firefighters have two options when pursuing benefits after a workplace injury. These two options consist of a common law cause of action and a special statutory cause of action.
As a firefighter, how do I make a claim?
When firefighters make a 205-A claim involving an injury on the job, you will have to describe any statutes that were violated. For the next step, you will have to describe the manner in which you were injured on the job. Make sure to include all information regarding the incident. The more details you provide, the better. When more details are included in your claim, it can provide a better case that is more easily identified. For the third step, you will have to provide information that proves the injury was a result of negligence.
If firefighters are involved in an injury while they are working, they should make sure to receive medical attention. This attention is necessary to examine the extent of your injuries and to provide information on it. After a doctor’s visit, a documentation of your injuries can help to prove how your accident has affected you. This can be useful when making your case. If you win your case by proving negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.
Can construction workers collect workers’ compensation?
If construction workers are injured while on the job, they may be entitled to workers’ compensation. For these cases, they will have to prove their injuries to show how it prevents them from accomplishing their daily tasks at work. With this information, they may be able to prove a case to collect workers’ compensation. When they are able to collect workers’ compensation, it can provide economic damages. These damages come in the form of monetary compensation to fulfill medical bills, lost wages and lost future wages. With these benefits, employees can take time to heal while avoiding a buildup of bills.
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