Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Won For Injured New Yorkers
If you work in the construction industry, you probably encounter a wide variety of hazards on a regular basis. Aside from falls, exposure to toxic chemicals and falling objects, you also need to recognize the risks associated with electrocution. Construction workers...
Anyone who works in the food service industry may face injury risks. Although customers in a New York restaurant might notice how hectic things might be, they might not know the workers face dangers preparing and serving food. One miscue could lead to a serious...
Forklift operators in New York carry out important duties for busy warehouses, building sites and other workplaces. However, forklifts can be incredibly dangerous machines when work environments are cluttered or forklift operators are not properly trained. In 2019,...
Workers in New York and around the country who are injured in on-the-job accidents could be entitled to both Social Security Disability Insurance and workers' compensation benefits as both of these programs are designed to help people who are unable to work through no...
Work-related injuries can cost employers and employees in New York a lot of money. According to the 2021 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, the cost of workplace injuries in 2018 was $58.6 billion for all U.S. employers. That means U.S. employers paid a combined...
With so many tall buildings being constructed in New York, construction companies must keep their workers safe. If not, it could lead to workers in the construction industry falling from heights. Here's more information about why falls on construction sites are...
You may think that your injury risk is rather low because you work in a New York office building. However, the truth is that you could still be in danger of getting hurt just by sitting on the chair in your office. A rolling chair can be a hazard A chair that sits on...
Nurses in New York face many challenges on the job. They perform very hard work to help people recover from ailments and injuries. Of course, with such a demanding job, nurses face certain hazards and health risks. If you’re a nurse, it’s important to understand those...
Job site injuries can be devastating for workers in New York City and the surrounding areas. Understanding which kinds of workplace injuries are the most common can be one step in helping to prevent them. Often, workplace injuries caused by things like falling objects...
In New York, many employers and employees only consider physical injuries when they think about workers' compensation claims and disregard any mental health impacts the employees might suffer. However, it is a good idea for both employers and employees to consider the...
