If I’m injured in an accident on the construction site and I file a lawsuit, should I fear for my job?
New York City personal injury attorney Michael Rose of Hach & Rose, LLP discusses your rights after being hurt on the job at a construction site.
It’s very rare that we hear circumstances where someone is terminated as a result of bringing a lawsuit as a result of an on-the-job injury. Does it happen? Yes. Anyone who is experienced in representing construction workers who are injured does realize that that is a reality of the construction trade. There are certain things that can be done to protect injured workers and really make that scenario very highly unlikely.
Documentation of an accident, filing for workers’ compensation benefits, and speaking with an attorney as quickly as possible, just to understand your rights and understand how your behavior could be critiqued and watched, are key steps to ensure that you’re fully protected.
So, if that is a concern, my advice to an injured worker would be: is the concern legitimate? It could be. But don’t be afraid of speaking to a lawyer, one who specializes in this area in the law, so that you understand the ways that you can protect yourself and your family.