Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Won For Injured New Yorkers
If you have worked in a factory, a construction site, in a mine or in another high-risk workplace, you may have been exposed to toxic chemicals at some point in your career. Whether this exposure was recently or several decades ago, the effect of the exposure could...
Most of the time, when someone gets hurt on the job, they get benefits through workers' compensation. However, there are situations in which it may be possible for the victim of a workplace injury to bring a civil lawsuit against their employer or a third party for...
For years, perhaps decades, people thought of concussions as relatively minor injuries. They would say things about how someone “got their bell rung” or how they needed to “walk it off.” We knew that workers who suffered from concussions were injured, but there was...
When construction occurs in large cities like New York, it generally involves excavating one or more trenches. These trenches allow qualified workers to place utilities (e.g. water main lines) or infrastructure elements underground and out of the way. The concept of...
On the job, communication is a crucial part of staying safe. You must be able to accurately and dependably communicate with those around you at all times, and you have to trust them to act on that information. For instance, maybe you’re a construction worker who is...
People often talk about the hours they put in at work as if they are proud of working far more than the required 40 hours per week. They may put in overtime to get up to 50 or even 60 hours. This leaves very little time for anything else in life, however, and that can...
New Yorkers who are on the frontline of the fight against COVID-19 and essential workers come into regular contact with this disease. What happens if they become ill? Will workers’ compensation benefits cover their illness? Are coronavirus and COVID-19 classified...
The steady growth and development of New York are dependent on the employees around the state that give their all to the local economy. From the construction workers who replace old buildings with new, modern structures to the people working in public safety and...
Construction workers have all sorts of protective gear that they wear on the job. This may include reflective vests to keep from being struck by vehicles, for instance, or eye protection when using power tools. The most iconic piece of equipment, though, is simply the...
Construction workers are around loud machines throughout their working hours. The constant exposure to these noises can lead to hearing loss over time. Because of this, construction companies should have a hearing conservation program for these workers. In order to...
