Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers NY - Workers' Compensation Law Firm, OGA

Workers' Compensation will cover lost wages and medical expenses related to the accident. Since auto accidents can result in severe injuries and permanent disability or damage to the body, a motor vehicle accident law firm will help their client receive all possible compensation. Our attorneys can ensure the compensation board provides the worker with full benefits for their injury, including any additional amount for the loss of limbs or facial scarring if needed.

Workers' Compensation Motor Vehicle Accident Injury Law Firm Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews, Serving Clients of the Hudson Valley for Over 45 Years

What are Workers' Compensation Motor Vehicle Accidents?

Workers' compensation claims from motor vehicle accidents that affect those who drive a car, truck, buses, and taxis. A driver or passenger injured in a motor vehicle accident might qualify for workers' compensation if the accident was out of and in the course of employment.. The injuries from motor vehicle accidents may qualify for workers' compensation, even if the employee was not specifically a driver for the business. The coverage applies to anyone injured in a motor vehicle accident, as a driver or passenger, when completing a trip for business purposes. For example, delivery drivers in personal vehicles, office workers going to the bank or post office, or anyone sent by their employer to perform a task for the company has protection under New York Workers' Compensation laws. Sometimes accidents going to and from work are covered under workers' compensation for their injuries.

Who Qualifies for These Workers' Compensation Benefits?

People who are passengers or drive commercial vehicles, taxis, or personal vehicles to complete work-related tasks can qualify for workers' compensation coverage. The employee must not have deviated from the trip for personal reasons. Usually, the trip cannot be the typical commute to and from work. Compensation is allowed if the employee was at fault for the accident unless they were intoxicated or intentionally caused the collision.

Why is Having a Lawyer Important?

It is important to have a workers' compensation lawyer that is experienced in handling motor vehicle accidents. The lawyer must have a thorough understanding of the interplay between workers' compensation, no-fault, and a third-party negligence action. Injured workers may be entitled to not only workers' compensation benefits for their injury, but the injured worker may be entitled to file a lawsuit against the party that caused the accident, and the injured worker may also be entitled to no-fault benefits. Our workers' compensation motor vehicle accident lawyers can help these workers obtain the compensation they are entitled to. Injured workers must weigh the potential benefit of a personal injury lawsuit in these cases because if they receive compensation through the lawsuit, they may need to repay the compensation benefits they receive.

Many drivers will need to file an additional claim against the at-fault driver. A personal injury claim can enable the injured individual to recover property losses when the accident happened in a private vehicle. Injured workers must weigh the potential benefit of a personal injury lawsuit in these cases because if they receive compensation through the lawsuit, they will need to repay the compensation benefits received.

How Much are the Benefits?

Workers' compensation will cover lost wages and medical expenses related to the accident. Since auto accidents can result in severe injuries and permanent disability or damage to the body, a motor vehicle accident law firm will help their client receive all possible compensation. In addition, an attorney can ensure the compensation board provides the worker with full benefits for their injury, including any additional amount for the loss of limbs or facial scarring if needed.

Our Office Locations

Our law office is a trained and experienced team. As professionals working in the disability and compensation fields, our efforts are focused on helping people receive their benefits sooner and with fewer complications. We believe all workers must have access to reliable legal advice regarding their rights after an injury. Our four convenient office locations ensure accessibility for all New York workers.

Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews Permanent On The Job Car Accident Client Testimonial

"The lawyers at Ouimette, Goldstein & Andrews helped me when an at-work car accident kept me home for months. My boss refused to file a claim because I was driving my vehicle, but the lawyers proved I was doing company work when the accident happened. Workers' compensation enabled me to catch up on my medical and other bills."

-Emma C., Hilburn, New York

Case Study Workers' Compensation Motor Vehicle Accident Law Firm Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews, Servings Clients of the Hudson Valley for Over 45 Years

Why You Need A Lawyer - A Case Study on Motor Vehicle Accidents and Workers' Compensation Claims

A study of workers' compensation claims involving drivers found that it is not only commercial vehicle drivers but salespersons and clerical workers presenting claims. The severity of injuries from the average motor vehicle claim exceeds those from other workplaces and frequently involves medical concerns like head injuries and neck and spinal complications.

Workers tend to have more lost work time due to a motor vehicle claim than other workplace injuries. The claims statistically involve more complex legal concerns that make claimants more likely to hire an attorney to help with the process. The frequency of accidents has continued declining since the initial study in 2006. The declines occur most rapidly during nationwide issues, like recessions.

Featured Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews Motor Vehicle Disability Claim Attorney

Edie Adams, Esq. joined the team in 1994 and is licensed to practice in New York, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C. Having over 25 years of experience in Workers' Compensation Law, she is a powerful advocate for those who need help. Edie graduated from Pace University Law School and is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Dutchess County Bar Association, and the Injured Workers' Bar Association.

Ouimette, Goldstein, & Andrews Convenient Office Locations

OGA law firm is staffed with highly trained and experienced lawyers. As professionals working in the disability and compensation fields, our efforts are focused on helping people receive their benefits sooner and with fewer complications. We believe all workers must have access to reliable legal advice regarding their rights after an injury. Our four convenient office locations ensure accessibility for all New York workers.

88 Market Street in Poughkeepsie NY
843 Union Avenue in New Windsor NY
100 Crystal Run Road, Suite 112 in Middletown NY
2 Executive Boulevard, Suite 410 in Suffern NY

Contact OGA Law Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys for a Free Consultation

The law firm of Ouimette, Goldstein & Andrews, LLP, has defended the rights of injured workers for over 45 years. Our team believes everyone should be able to provide for themselves and their families after an injury, and our team has the experience to help you achieve those goals. Every experienced motor vehicle accident attorney in our firm can help you understand your rights and get you the compensation you deserve. We offer free consultations for all new clients, so schedule an appointment today.

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