New York
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Workers Compensation
Can an employee sue his employer for damages in New York for a permanent injury as a result of a lack of safety features if he's been fired or is no longer with the company?
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Wiki User
December 30, 2008 3:58PM
It probably depends on how much time has passed. Contact the NY State WC Board at 518.474.6670 & good luck to you.
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