New York has been on the forefront of awarding undocumented workers personal injury awards for accidents that take place at work. One case has now intertwined a personal injury lawsuit and immigration proceedings as an immigrant from Kosovo is claiming political asylum. (READ MORE)
The State Supreme Court settled the debate over whether undocumented workers could sue for future lost wages in 2006 but this case is the first where political asylum was brought into the equation. The defense is arguing in this particular case that the worker cannot sue for future wages if his political asylum is denied and he is sent back to Kosovo. The judge eventually instructed the jury that future earnings could be applied and that the defense was to make no mention of the plaintiff working in this country illegally.
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job and want to file a personal injury claim, please contact Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT or online at fightyourinjury.com to discuss the matter.