Even on or off the job, undocumented immigrants have the right to seek professional legal support in the event of an accident.
Regardless of immigration status, all undocumented immigrants have the right to have a team of attorneys. In the event of an accident, migrants who are not legally in the United States often think that, by providing their data and information to the authorities, they can use it to deport them to their country. However, this does not happen, even in the event of an accident, undocumented migrants are entitled to compensation, be it for medical expenses, property damage, among others.
In the event of an accident at work, undocumented workers have the same rights as any citizen, so they deserve workers' compensation, although in this case it is better to seek legal advice, rather than establish agreements with their employer or direct boss. However, you are not required to hire a team of attorneys or file a workers' compensation claim. However, you do have the option of getting a free consultation to assess the severity and value of your case.
Laws on workers' compensation vary depending on the state you are in. For example, in states like New York, it is recognized that all workers deserve adequate compensation when they are injured on the job.
The most common types of accidents or situations are car accidents, medical malpractice, or defective products.
In these cases it is important that you do not agree to receive cash payments from the employer as part of a supposed compensation, it is always better to obtain it through legal means.
