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Mineola workers who slip and fall on the job deserve expert medical care from a specialist who understands workplace injuries and the workers compensation system. Injury Recovery MD treats the full range of slip and fall injuries for employees across Nassau County. Our team diagnoses your injuries accurately, builds a recovery plan, and provides all the documentation your workers comp case needs.
Why Do Slip and Fall Accidents Happen at Work?
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of workplace injury in Nassau County. Common causes of workplace falls in Mineola include wet or freshly mopped floors without warning signs, spilled liquids or grease in kitchens and work areas, loose cables, cords, and hoses across walkways, uneven flooring, damaged tiles, and torn carpet, cluttered aisles and obstructed pathways, poorly lit stairwells and hallways, icy or snow-covered entrances and parking lots, and missing or broken handrails. Regardless of the cause, if you fell at work you are entitled to workers compensation benefits.
What Are the Most Serious Injuries from a Workplace Fall?
While any fall can cause injury, some workplace falls result in particularly serious damage. The most serious injuries we treat in Mineola workers from workplace falls include spinal disc herniations that compress nerves and cause radiating pain, hip fractures that may require surgical intervention, traumatic brain injuries and concussions from striking the head, multiple fractures from high-impact falls such as falling from ladders or elevated surfaces, and torn ligaments in the knee that cause chronic instability. These injuries can result in extended time off work, permanent restrictions, and significant long-term medical needs.
Can I Get Fired for Filing a Workers Comp Claim?
No. New York law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who file workers compensation claims. This means your employer cannot fire you, demote you, reduce your hours, or take any adverse action against you because you filed a claim after a slip and fall at work. If you believe you have experienced retaliation, you should consult with a workers compensation attorney. Mineola workers should never let fear of retaliation prevent them from seeking the medical treatment and benefits they are entitled to.
How Does Workers Compensation Work in New York?
Workers compensation in New York provides benefits to employees injured on the job regardless of fault. When you are injured in a slip and fall at work in Mineola, your employer’s workers comp insurance covers all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, lost wage benefits if you miss more than 7 days of work, and permanent disability benefits if you sustain a lasting impairment. To receive these benefits, you must report the injury to your employer, seek authorized medical treatment, and file a claim with the Workers Compensation Board. Injury Recovery MD handles the medical side of this process for you.
Slip and Fall at Work on a Construction Site
Construction workers in Mineola and across Nassau County face an elevated risk of slip and fall injuries due to working on scaffolding, ladders, elevated platforms, and around heavy equipment. Falls on construction sites often result in more severe injuries including multiple fractures, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. In addition to workers compensation, construction workers injured in falls may also have a third-party liability claim under New York Labor Law sections 200, 240, and 241. Our doctors provide the medical evidence these complex cases require.
Physical Therapy After a Workplace Fall
Physical therapy is a critical component of recovery after a workplace slip and fall. Our licensed physical therapists design rehabilitation programs for Mineola workers that address the specific demands of their job. Whether you work in an office, warehouse, restaurant, hospital, construction site, or retail environment, your therapy program is tailored to restore the functional abilities you need to return to work safely. We provide progress reports to your workers comp carrier at regular intervals.
Contact Us Today
Injury Recovery MD accepts all workers compensation insurance. Mineola workers injured in a slip and fall at work can be seen the same day. Contact us now to schedule your evaluation and begin treatment.