Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Won For Injured New Yorkers
When you are injured your employer or your employer's workers' compensation insurance company typically provides you with a list of pre-approved doctors, hospitals, or medical providers. New York requires you to be provided with at least two options in each medical...
There have been a lot of stories in recent years about people who did not want an ambulance called to an emergency injury situation because they couldn't afford the costs. 79% of the time, the ambulance doesn't take your insurance, so contacting an ambulance is often...
A falling piece of metal that hits your head or an item left out on a scaffold that causes you to fall can leave you with a serious head injury. In the days or weeks after this incident, you may act differently than you did before. Learning about the signs of brain...
Working in construction can be a dangerous occupation, but your employer and the construction company do have an obligation to protect employees and contractors as much as possible. Electrocution accidents can result in catastrophic injuries. According to the CDC, the...
Most workers in construction are familiar with the “fatal four” construction injuries: falls, an object striking a worker, electrocution and being “caught” between objects. Construction in and of itself is a very dangerous occupation: the US Bureau of Labor reports...
Conditions in manufacturing facilities have improved dramatically over the last century thanks to increased safety and health regulations. Nevertheless, there are dangers inherent in the manufacturing industry. Industrial Safety and Hygiene News explains some of the...
Constructing a building is often a dangerous task, especially when it requires the use of a scaffold. Relying on the people around you to follow the rules and use their tools safely is important, but accidents and negligence can sometimes happen. Rushing to finish...
Overexertion is a type of acute injury that can occur when you push yourself too hard physically. The National Safety Council states that overexertion was the leading cause of nonfatal work injuries until 2020, when it became the second-most common cause. Overexertion...
Workers' compensation insurance is a no-fault process designed to give injured workers fast access to coverage for medical care and lost income. Unfortunately, employees sometimes face bad faith tactics from insurance companies attempting to avoid payouts. Delaying...
Even if you are careful and wear appropriate protective gear, you never can eliminate your chances of suffering a life-altering injury at work. Indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 2 million Americans required emergency medical...
