Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Won For Injured New Yorkers
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...
When you suffer an injury at work, you will usually get benefits and help through the workers' compensation system. The basis of this system is that you will not sue your employer for work accidents and the employer will provide you with no-fault benefits. Sometimes,...
In June 2021, a New York City bus driver sustained an injury while attempting to stop the mugging of an elderly couple. He applied for workers’ compensation benefits but was denied because the incident fell under the “going and coming” rule. What is this? About the...
If your workplace exposes you to loud noises, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive workplace noise affects 22 million Americans every year. One possible effect of exposure to workplace noise is hearing loss....
