Whatdo I do abouta work-related accident that left me with a permanent injury?
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Whatdo I do abouta work-related accident that left me with a permanent injury?
I broke my small finger on right hand; it was a work accident and I will not be able to use my finger ever because the hospital made a mistake. My employer refuses to pay me. Can you advise me on my options please?
Asked on August 6, 2011 New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Please seek help from an attorney in your area as soon as you possibly can. First, if you broke your finger on the job you are entitled to file for workers compensation. You can not sue your employer for negligence, only collect workers comp. However, you have a possible case against the hospital for medical malpractice and that is what you need to explore here. Med mal cases are very difficult to prove in New York. There are a lot of legal requirements and they are very expensive to bring. But you sound as if there may be a good potential for a case. Please seek legal help from a med mal attorney and a workers comp attorney. Neither shoul charge you. Good luck.
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