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What Responsibilities Fall on an Injured Worker?
An employee might walk into an office building, warehouse, hospital, or another work location in New York and suffer an injury. New York provides options for filing a no-fault workers' compensation claim, but do not assume the process comes without deliberate steps or...
Third-Party Lawsuits and Workers’ Comp
If you are ever unfortunately injured on the job, you will likely be offered workers' compensation. This is insurance carried by most New York employers, which pays a part of your wages while you recover. However, when employees accept workers' compensation from their...
The Most Common Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries occur in a variety of workplaces throughout New York, including construction sites, offices and manufacturing facilities. Most injuries that occur in the workforce are nonfatal and allow for a workers' comp claim so the employee can receive...
Caught-In and Caught-Between Injuries are Often Catastrophic
In order to track statistical risks faced by workers in various industries, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) differentiates among different kinds of accidents. It then tracks the number of injuries and deaths that occur in those industries as a...
How Workers Can Be Injured by Exposure to Chemicals
Employers in New York and throughout the country are required to keep their employees safe from potential hazards. As a general rule, working near toxic chemicals qualifies as a potential hazard. There are various ways that you could be hurt while handling or...
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation if an Injury was Your Fault?
Whether you fell while working in construction, hurt yourself lifting something in a factory or cut yourself severely while working in a restaurant kitchen, it is possible that you could cause the injury that you suffered on the job. While what happened at work may...
The Winter Months Come with More Risk for Many Workers
New York is often subject to extreme winter weather. Even in mild years, freezing precipitation and slushy roads can inconvenience and even endanger workers around the state. Whether you drive for a living or do part of your job responsibilities outside, you could be...
Common Injuries and Illnesses Associated with Nursing
Nurses in New York and across the Unites States are exposed to a variety of workplace risks each day. While a nursing career offers numerous benefits, it's extremely important to be aware of workplace hazards to minimize your risk of injury. Remain healthy and safe...
If There is Rust, it’s Time to Stop and Think About Safety
When you’re working with your construction crew, one thing you have to do is make sure that the equipment you’re using is safe. Whether it’s a ladder or a piece of scaffolding, you’ll want to check it over and be positive that it looks like it’s in good condition. One...