08/13/2026
An employee falls carrying debris down a damaged staircase on the job site. A recent court case out of New York shows exactly how these situations play out. The worker was able to keep pursuing his injury claim, though the court dismissed attempts to hold the employer additionally responsible once workers comp benefits were already in place.
That's the whole point of workers comp. It covers medical bills and lost wages for an injured employee, and it limits how far a lawsuit can go against the business itself.
Without the right coverage in place, a single fall on a job site can turn into a much bigger financial problem.
At Paradox Insurance, we help business owners make sure their workers comp and general liability coverage actually match the risks on the ground.