Eugenia S. worked as a home health aide providing daily care for an elderly patient in Mill Basin. During a routine visit, she was walking from the kitchen toward the patient's bedroom when she stepped onto a wet section of the floor. Before she could catch herself, she slipped and fell hard onto her side.
The impact left Eugenia with severe pain in her lower back, right hip, shoulder, and wrist. Although she initially tried to continue helping her patient, the pain quickly became overwhelming. She sought medical treatment later that day and was diagnosed with multiple soft tissue injuries that required physical therapy and time away from work.
Unlike hospitals or nursing homes, home healthcare workers cannot control the conditions inside every residence they enter. Wet floors, loose rugs, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, cluttered walkways, and narrow staircases all create hazards that can cause serious injuries. Even experienced caregivers who use caution every day can suffer unexpected falls while simply doing their jobs.
Because Eugenia's injuries occurred while she was performing her assigned work duties, she pursued New York workers' compensation benefits to help pay for medical treatment and replace a portion of the wages she lost while recovering. Throughout the process, protecting accurate medical documentation and complying with workers' compensation deadlines became essential to preserving her claim.
Like many injured healthcare workers, Eugenia worried about how long she would be unable to work and whether the insurance carrier would approve the treatment recommended by her physicians. Having experienced workers' compensation counsel helped ensure her rights were protected while she focused on healing and returning to the profession she loved.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Yes. If you were injured while performing your job duties, New York workers' compensation law may provide medical benefits and wage replacement regardless of who caused the accident.
Slip-and-fall accidents frequently cause back injuries, neck injuries, shoulder injuries, hip injuries, knee injuries, wrist fractures, concussions, and other orthopedic conditions.
Workers' compensation may provide authorized medical treatment, prescription coverage, physical therapy, partial wage replacement, disability benefits, and other benefits available under New York law.
Yes. Report the accident to your employer as soon as possible and seek prompt medical attention. Early reporting and documentation can help protect your workers' compensation claim.
Insurance carriers sometimes dispute workplace injuries, medical treatment, or disability status. An experienced workers' compensation attorney can help protect your rights if problems arise.
An experienced attorney can explain your legal rights, help obtain the benefits you deserve, communicate with the insurance carrier, and represent you throughout the workers' compensation process.
| Claim Issue | What It Covers | Important Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Treatment | Authorized care for back, hip, shoulder, wrist, head, and other injuries caused by the workplace fall. | Seek treatment promptly and explain that the injury happened while working. |
| Lost Wage Benefits | Partial wage replacement when a medically supported disability prevents the home health aide from working. | Eligibility depends on current medical reports and the extent of disability. |
| Employer Notice | Notice documenting when, where, and how the slip-and-fall accident occurred. | Written notice is generally required within 30 days. |
| Workers' Compensation Claim | A formal claim filed with the New York Workers' Compensation Board. | The claim generally must be filed within two years of the accident. |
| Accident Documentation | Records showing the floor condition, location, witnesses, symptoms, and medical treatment after the fall. | Photographs and witness information should be preserved as soon as possible. |
| Return-to-Work Dispute | Review of work restrictions when the employee cannot safely resume lifting, walking, transferring, or assisting patients. | Restrictions should be supported by updated medical reports. |
For more, see our guides to Brooklyn workers’ compensation claims for healthcare and home health aides and workers’ compensation after a workplace slip-and-fall accident.
A workplace slip and fall can leave a home health aide dealing with painful injuries, medical appointments, lost income, and uncertainty about returning to physically demanding patient-care duties. Insurance carriers may also question whether the accident happened during employment or whether the recommended treatment is necessary.
Cass & Peters Attorneys at Law represents home health aides and other healthcare workers injured throughout Mill Basin, Brooklyn, and New York City. We can help document the accident, protect access to medical treatment, pursue lost wage benefits, and respond when an insurance carrier delays or disputes the claim.
Call (844) 591-3400 today for a free consultation with a Mill Basin workers compensation lawyer. Five minutes could change your life.
Si se resbaló y cayó mientras trabajaba como asistente de salud en el hogar en Mill Basin, podría tener derecho a beneficios de compensación laboral. Estos beneficios pueden incluir tratamiento médico autorizado, pagos parciales por salarios perdidos y beneficios por incapacidad. Cass & Peters representa a trabajadores de atención médica lesionados en Brooklyn y toda la ciudad de Nueva York. Llame al (844) 591-3400 para una consulta gratuita.
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