On the job, communication is a crucial part of staying safe. You must be able to accurately and dependably communicate with those around you at all times, and you have to trust them to act on that information. For instance, maybe you’re a construction worker who is...
Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Won For Injured New Yorkers
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Could Long Hours at Work Impact Your Health?
People often talk about the hours they put in at work as if they are proud of working far more than the required 40 hours per week. They may put in overtime to get up to 50 or even 60 hours. This leaves very little time for anything else in life, however, and that can...
A Primer on COVID Workers’ Comp Claims for Frontline Workers
New Yorkers who are on the frontline of the fight against COVID-19 and essential workers come into regular contact with this disease. What happens if they become ill? Will workers’ compensation benefits cover their illness? Are coronavirus and COVID-19 classified...
You Have the Right to a Hearing for Denied Workers’ Compensation
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...
You Can Get Injured with a Hardhat On
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...
Hearing Protections for Construction Workers
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...
Workers’ Compensation May Not be Your Only Relief After an Accident
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...
Chest Pain After a Fall? You Could Have a Punctured Lung
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’ Comp Rights for Illness
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...
Even a 5-Foot Fall Can Be Dangerous
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...