It may be easy for many in Brooklyn to dismiss those who seek civil action following a slip-and-fall accident as people simply looking for a quick cash grab. This line of thinking no doubt comes from the assumption that ground-level falls cannot produce significant injuries. Most have likely experienced a moment where a false step caused them to lose their balance and fall. Often, one simply uses his or her hands or arms to absorb the impact and is able to walk away with nothing more than wounded pride. Yet depending on the circumstances contributing to them as well as the demographic profile of those who suffer them, falls can easily produce devastating results.
How can workers' comp help families?
For New Yorkers hurt on the job, workers' compensation usually helps replace some of your lost income while you recover. Along with money to pay the bills and medical care to treat your injury, you may not realize there are social services to help you and your family deal with the frustration and stress that comes with an injury.
