Getting Back To Work

If you have been involved in a serious Queens car accident, one of the most difficult decisions to make may be deciding if and when you will return to work. The pain from your physical and emotional wounds may make it difficult for you to resume your normal life. Making the decision to return to work will be easier with the guidance of a personal injury attorney.

At Schwartzapfel Partners P.C., our car accident lawyers can make a difficult situation easier for you and your family. Call us today at 1.800.966.4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free case evaluation.

Our personal injury attorneys have more than 150 years of combined experience. We understand that many factors will influence your decision about returning to work after you have suffered a serious personal injury in a car accident. We will help you identify and consider these factors including:

• Medical bills: Medical bills often force accident victims back to work before they have fully recovered from their injuries. The bills don’t stop accumulating simply because you aren’t working. Our attorneys can help you decide whether legal action against the other driver is viable. Many medical providers will negotiate payment plans with you if you are involved in an accident case.
• Premature return: Following an accident, returning to work too soon may be one of the worst decisions you can make. Returning to work too soon may aggravate your injuries and make them worse. If you must be cleared by a doctor before returning to your job, make sure to keep all documentation regarding your medical visits. If you are cleared for return before you feel well enough, you will need to have all information in case it leads to a dispute with your employer. An attorney can help you by reviewing your injury status and advising you of your legal options.
• Disability:  If you are eligible for Social Security disability or temporary benefits through the New York State Insurance Fund, you may be able to make up for your lost wages. You may be eligible for Social Security disability if you have been previously employed and paid into Social Security, and if your injury is likely to keep you out of work for at least a year. A doctor may specify the time period during which you are considered “disabled” or “partially disabled,” and you may be required to demonstrate that you are not capable of returning to work in another capacity.
• Unemployment benefits:  We can provide recommendations about your legal options if you are terminated because your injuries prevent you from fulfilling your job requirements. We will help you determine the appropriate course of action after reviewing your long-term medical outlook, as well as the nature of your injuries and your line of work. However, you should know that you will not be able to collect both disability and unemployment benefits.
• Damages: You may wish to pursue a personal injury claim against the other driver’s insurance company. The compensation you may receive from this claim will vary depending on your injuries. Damages may include pain and suffering (both past and future), payment of medical costs (both past and future), lost wages, loss of annuity or pension, loss of household help and non-economic damages such as loss of consortium (harm to a family relationship). 

The personal injury attorneys at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. have a proven track record of obtaining the money and benefits our clients deserve. We have a 98 percent success rate and over 150 years of combined legal experience. We have obtained millions of dollars in compensation for our clients. Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. will be at your side!

Call our Queens car accident lawyers at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. today at 1.800.966.4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free case evaluation. You can also call our office at 516.342.2200 or click here for a map to our Queens office, located at 300 Jericho Quadrangle, East Building, Suite 180, Jericho, NY 11753. We also serve clients in The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island.