2 Routes to Recovery
WORKERS’ COMP AND THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS
Hurt on the job? You may be entitled to much more than just workers’ compensation benefits.
to workers' compensation benefits and barred from commencing a lawsuit against the negligent employer for damages beyond those benefits — for example, pain and suffering. However, there are instances where an injured employee is entitled to workers' compensation and a settlement or award for additional compensation. These cases arise when the injured employee's lawyers can successfully argue that a third party is liable for the harm the worker experienced. For example, if a person driving for work is injured because of another driver’s negligence, they would be entitled to workers' compensation benefits and could also bring a claim against the at-fault driver. The same
applies to someone hurt on the job in a slip- and-fall or trip-and-fall accident. If a third party caused the injury, such as a subcontractor or equipment provider on a construction site, the worker may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits and additional compensation via a third-party claim or lawsuit. Frequently, people hurt in the course of their employment are not aware of all the parties who may be legally liable to pay out compensation for their injuries. When injured workers call our office for a free, no-obligation case review, we listen carefully and identify all liable parties. We then advise as to the best courses of action to protect one's rights. If you have questions about an injury sustained while working, we will welcome your call.
In New York State, people who suffer injuries during their employment are entitled to benefits through workers’ compensation. On its website, the Workers’ Compensation Board states: “[T]he workers' compensation system guarantees both medical care and weekly cash benefits to people who are injured on the job. Weekly cash benefits and medical care are paid by the employer's insurance carrier, as directed by the Workers' Compensation Board.”
In almost all cases, an employee injured due to their employer's negligence will be limited
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Golden Summer Squash and Corn Soup Inspired by EatingWell.com
Ingredients • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 medium shallot, chopped • 2 medium summer squash (about 1 lb), diced • 3 tsp chopped fresh thyme or oregano, divided • 1 14-oz can reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp salt • 1 cup corn kernels (from 1 large ear) • 1 tsp lemon juice • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallot and cook for 1 minute. 2. Add squash and 1 tsp herbs; cook 3–5 minutes until the squash softens; stir occasionally. 3. Add broth and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 5 more minutes until squash is soft. 4. In a blender, purée soup until smooth. Return the soup to the pan and stir in corn. 5. Simmer over medium heat and cook 3–5 minutes until corn is tender,
stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. 6. Serve garnished with remaining 2 tsp herbs and feta.
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