Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Won For Injured New Yorkers
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...
Were you hurt in an accident at work? Most of the time, workers’ compensation claims provide injured employees with the medical care that they need to recover from their injuries. They can also draw some kind of replacement income while they are unable to work. But...
As you probably know, falls take the lives of many construction workers each year. Others are seriously hurt as a result of falls, resulting in workers’ compensation claims. When you fell, it wasn’t far. You landed unusually, though, and that caused big problems. You...
Workers in certain jobs in New York City, such as first responders and workers engaged in health care, transit and deliveries are facing increased risks of contracting illnesses such as the one that has presented countries across the world with an unprecedented...
Workers often underestimate the dangers of a short fall, even while they understand that falls themselves are one of the greatest risks that they face on the job. Many just assume that "a fall" means a fall from at least a second level to a first level, which tends to...
If you fall at work and believe you have a brain injury, regardless of the height you fell from, it is important to get help from a medical professional as soon as possible. Brain injuries need to be evaluated quickly and workers should never be encouraged to “tough...
The Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) named four types of accidents that are the most fatal for workers in this industry. These are falls, being caught or between objects, electrocutions and being struck by objects. While the other three accident...
When you’re working in or around manholes, then one thing you have to be concerned about is the risk of injury. According to PERMA in New York, the average cost of an injury caused by lifting a manhole cover is $14,838. Each year, approximately 15 people make claims...
