Workers' Compensation for Independent Horse Race Track Workers
Many workers performing duties such as hot walking, grooming, exercising horses and cleaning stalls at Presque Isle Downs and other local tracks in Pennsylvania think of themselves as independent contractors. Under Pennsylvania law, however, independent backstretch workers, such as exercise riders, may still be covered by workers' compensation insurance if they can show their injury occurred while performing specific duties for a horse owner, trainer or stable.
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If you have suffered an injury while working at a horse race track in Pennsylvania, don't assume that you can't receive workers' comp benefits. In many cases, you may be covered. Talk to a member of our workers' compensation team at Bernard & Stuczynski in Erie. We have more than 30 years of experience representing injured workers. Senior partner Bruce Bernard has owned and raced thoroughbreds throughout the region for many years. Our firm is uniquely positioned to understand the liability issues relating to workers' compensation and third party liability claims by track workers.
"I have been a race horse owner for many years and have been around tracks for decades. I know the dangerous work conditions that stable workers and horsemen face every day." Attorney Bruce Bernard
If you have been injured while working as an independent contractor, the law may be on your side. Let our firm help you and your family pursue the money you will need while you recover from your injuries. In the event you were not injured while specifically in the employ of an owner or trainer, or the stable did not carry adequate workers' compensation insurance, we may be able to recover benefits out of the state's Uninsured Employer Guarantee Fund (UEGF).
Contact us to discuss your horse race track accident with one of our lawyers. We represent injured horse race track workers throughout Pennsylvania.
