Work-Related Car Accident Lawyers in New York City
Experienced NYC Attorneys for On-the-Job Car Accidents
For many New Yorkers-delivery drivers, truck operators, taxi and rideshare drivers, transit workers, and first responders-driving is part of the job. Unfortunately, it also comes with constant risk. Work-related vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of serious workplace injuries and fatalities in New York City. Victims are often left facing medical bills, lost wages, long recoveries, and emotional trauma.
At Greenstein & Pittari, LLP, our New York City work-related car accident attorneys have decades of experience helping injured workers secure maximum compensation.
Workers’ Compensation After a Work-Related Car Accident in NYC
If you’re hurt in a work-related crash, you are usually eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, including:
- Coverage for all necessary medical treatment
- Partial wage replacement (two-thirds of your average weekly wage, subject to state maximums)
- Disability benefits (temporary or permanent)
- Death benefits for surviving family members in fatal accidents
Because New York’s workers’ compensation system is no-fault, benefits are available even if you caused the accident. However, workers’ comp does not cover pain and suffering, and insurers often dispute or delay claims.
Beyond Workers’ Comp: Additional Compensation
In many cases, you may also pursue third-party personal injury claims against:
- Negligent drivers
- Vehicle manufacturers (defective parts)
- Government agencies responsible for unsafe road conditions
Through a personal injury lawsuit, you may recover damages not available under workers’ comp, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Full lost wages and future earning capacity
- Property damage
- Punitive damages (in extreme negligence cases)
New York’s no-fault insurance system may also supplement lost wages not fully covered by workers’ comp.
Who Is Liable in a Work-Related Car Accident?
Liability depends on whether the accident occurred within the scope of employment:
- Employer Liability: Employers may be held responsible under vicarious liability if the employee was performing work duties (driving a company vehicle, traveling between job sites, making deliveries).
- Employer Not Liable: If the accident happened during commuting, personal errands, reckless or intoxicated driving, or while violating company policy.
- Special Exceptions: Commuting may be covered if the employer provides transportation, compensates commute time, or sends the employee on a special assignment.
- Comparative Negligence in New York (CPLR § 1411): Even if you are partly at fault, you may still recover damages, reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
Common Work-Related Car Accidents in NYC
Our firm has represented workers injured in:
- Taxi, rideshare (Uber, Lyft), or limousine crashes
- MTA bus, subway, or ferry collisions
- Police cruiser, fire truck, and ambulance accidents
- Commercial truck and delivery van crashes (Amazon, UPS, FedEx)
- Construction, industrial, or agricultural vehicle incidents
- Pedestrian accidents involving workers on the job
Common Injuries from Work-Related Vehicle Accidents
These accidents often cause serious injuries, including:
- Head and brain trauma (concussions, TBIs)
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Back and neck injuries (herniated discs, whiplash)
- Fractures, crush injuries, and amputations
- Internal organ damage
- Psychological injuries (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
Many injuries require long-term medical care and may prevent a full return to work.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Depending on your case, recovery may include:
- Medical costs: ER visits, surgery, physical therapy, counseling, medication, equipment
- Lost wages: Past and future income loss
- Disability benefits: Temporary or permanent, partial or total
- Non-economic damages: Pain, suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement
- Death benefits: For families of workers killed in accidents
Steps to Take After a Work-Related Car Accident in NYC
- Call 911 and file a police report.
- Seek medical treatment immediately.
- Report the crash to your employer (within 30 days).
- File a workers’ compensation claim (C-3 form within 2 years).
- Document the accident: photos, witness information, medical records.
- Exchange information with other drivers involved.
- Avoid statements to insurance adjusters without legal advice.
- Contact a New York City work-related car accident lawyer to protect your rights.
Why You Need a NYC Work-Related Car Accident Lawyer
These cases often involve overlapping laws: workers’ compensation, no-fault insurance, employer liability, and third-party lawsuits. A skilled attorney can:
- Fight denied or delayed workers’ comp claims
- Pursue additional damages through third-party lawsuits
- Maximize compensation by coordinating multiple benefits
- Protect you from insurer tactics and unfair blame
- Handle settlement negotiations or litigation
Why Choose Greenstein & Pittari?
- Seven convenient New York offices: Harlem, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Yonkers, Nassau County
- No fee unless we win – Our Fee Guarantee
- Bilingual legal services available
- Top-rated, award-winning attorneys (Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers)
- Hundreds of positive client reviews
- Exclusive focus on personal injury law with proven results for NYC workers
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At Greenstein & Pittari, LLP, we have decades of experience fighting for injured workers across New York City. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis-you don’t pay us unless we win.
Bottom Line:
If you’ve been injured in a work-related car accident in New York City, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation and additional compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. Contact our NYC work-related car accident lawyers today for a free case review.