Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York
I was hurt at work
On Tuesday of last week the lights went out in my office - like they have been for days before. I work in a state gov't office incidentally. Usually my boss flicks a switch on this malfunctioning timer mechanism we have and the lights come back on again. He wasn't around this time, and after sitting in the dark for about 20 minutes I called him for instructions on how to turn the lights back on.
In this little broom closet there are 2 timers for the lights. I apparently was trying to flick the switch on the wrong one. There was a live wire under the switch which I apparently touched because I got an electric shock up my arm. This was at around 4:15 PM. I left at 5 o'clock with some pain in my fingers and forearm. By the time I got home my whole arm hurt/felt funny. I went to the emergency room. There was no internal damage to my heart or kidneys. My arm hurt a great deal however.
THe ER doc advised me to follow-up with a visit to my regular doctor. Being that my regular Dr. is close to work - I actually went to work and worked with the one good arm regretfully - and it was a difficult day. My regular doctor's office was closed and he told on the phone there's nothing he can do anyway.
What are my legal options? Thanks
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: I was hurt at work
You need to do two things right away. First, find another physician, perhaps a neurologist, to deal with your pain. Second, you may be entitled to benefits under the Workers Compensation Law. We would be happy to help you with this -- and our legal fees would be covered by Workerc Compensation. Call us at (212) 387-7787.
Re: I was hurt at work
Notify your supervisor. Worker's Compensation appears your only options presently.
Good Luck
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