New York Workers' Compensation Lawyer Adnan Munawar Weighs-In On Lettuce-Slipping Correction Officer Seeking to Get His Pension

NEW YORK, March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to The New York Post, Jesus Encarnacion is fighting for a pension of $70,000 after being told he will receive substantially less. (Correction Officer Wants $70K Pension After Slipping On Lettuce, January 5, 2015). Mr. Encarnacion has a rather unique story that explains his situation: for the past 17 years, he has worked only one day on the job as a corrections officer, having spent the rest of the time out on disability. 17 years ago, while monitoring the eating area on the jailhouse, Mr. Encarnacion slipped on a piece of lettuce and injured his wrist after it got caught in a railing. Mr. Encarnacion had two surgeries over the course of seven years and was cleared for light duty, but he ended up in the emergency room when he pushed a button with his injured hand.

Mr. Encarnacion, a father of three, never returned to work, despite making $92,000 last year. Mr. Encarnacion claims he is unable to perform basic household chores and cannot do things he used to enjoy, such as playing basketball. He says he also has to have assistance getting dressed. The county has removed Mr. Encarnacion from its payroll, but he is fighting with the state Comptroller, which denied him a disability pension because he was not injured directly be an inmate.

"This is an interesting case not only because of how unique it is, but because it generates a serious debate about what the proper scope of disability should be," said Adnan Munawar, Partner at Munawar & Andrews-Santillo LLP. "Whatever the result and no matter how trivial this may seem to some people, Mr. Encarnacion was injured on the job and deserves to be compensated. A simple system is better for everyone and it makes it easier for injured workers to get the pay they desperately need. Hopefully this worker will be able to retire in peace."

"As you can see, those who distribute funds to injured workers do not always give it away readily. While Mr. Encarnacion is fighting for money at the end of his career, many times injured workers have to struggle to get compensation directly for their injury. Especially if you are up against a large entity, you will want to have an attorney by your side. Insurance companies who pay out claims hire lawyers to minimize what they pay out, and if you do not have an advocate on your side, you are truly at a disadvantage. And remember, the consultation is free, and you only pay a fee if your claim succeeds, so virtually anyone can afford a personal injury attorney."

"If your or a loved one has suffered an injury or worse caused by the performance of a job, contact a New York Workers' Compensation lawyer at 212.400.4000 to receive information about the workers' compensation claim process and get your claims started right away."

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