Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Won For Injured New Yorkers
If your job duties require you to climb onto ladders, it can be easy to forget about the inherent dangers they present. Still, falls are so common and so serious in the U.S. that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration considers them to be one of the "Fatal...
You can file a worker's compensation claim if you suffer an injury while working. Worker's compensation insurance pays you for some damages and lost wages. You may also have a personal injury claim against a third party. A personal injury claim against a third party...
In recent years and likely into the future, telecommuting will take up a more significant part of the workforce than ever before. This comes with many benefits for workers and employers alike. At the same time, however, it can come with unexpected complications. For...
Whether you are working on a new house or any other building, you and other fellow construction workers can often face dangers you do not expect. Scaffolds are one construction area where many workers can trip and fall, particularly under unsafe conditions. Learning...
Working in restaurants can be risky. Whether it is the front or back of the house, there are risk factors that increase the chances of sustaining an injury. According to FSR Magazine, workers' compensation claims cost restaurants an average of $45,000 a year. Many...
Many types of traumas are legitimate claims for workers' compensation. Severe conditions, such as blindness, are particularly valid. Most do not understand how working conditions can contribute to vision troubles. A workplace accident attorney can argue why an...
After suffering an accident on the clock, you expect your employer to send you to the doctor for an examination. If that does not happen, you could wonder why. Chron explains why companies may neglect to ensure injured workers receive medical care. Find out if your...
New York requires workers’ comp coverage for employees, and there are strict inclusions and exclusions identified by state laws. This insurance coverage is financial protection for employees who become injured or ill while on the job. Individuals may fear leaving a...
Industrial workers may have generous compensation packages, but they often work with tools or in workplaces that bring increased accident risks. As described by Chron.com, a regular workday may include the use of dangerous or heavy equipment. Workplace accidents...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration identified four specific types of work hazards most common in the construction industry. It labeled these the fatal four. According to OSHA, the fatal four is responsible for the majority of injuries and deaths on...
