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...
Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Won For Injured New Yorkers
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3 Causes of Overexertion
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...
Signs of Bad Faith from Workers’ Comp Insurance Companies
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...
Does Your Workers’ Comp Claim Preclude a Personal Injury Suit?
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...
A Job-Related Crash, Workers’ Comp and a Third-Party Injury Claim
Perhaps you sustain an injury in a car crash while commuting to work. Will you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits? If the other driver was at fault, can you pursue a third-party injury claim? About the going and coming rule You may not be familiar with the...
Work Zone Injuries in New York
If you work in road construction, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the different risks that you face each day. In terms of occupational hazards, road work is particularly dangerous, and an accident could leave you with devastating injuries and...
Common Types of Workplace Injuries
While no one wants to get hurt at work, workplace injuries are common for many businesses. Knowing different types of injuries can lead to safer business practices. There are many kinds of workplace injuries, but the following are some of the most common. Slip and...
Reviewing Statistics on Distracted Driving Crashes
Whether you become injured in a traffic accident while performing your job duties or on your way to work, it is important to go over the various risks you face on the road. If your job involves driving, you face an especially high chance of becoming injured in a motor...
Advocates Clash with Business Community Over New Legislation
Advocates for the workers' compensation bill that passed the Senate in May and the Assembly on the last day of the most recent legislative session say that the bill will benefit workers. Some members of the business community argue that the bill may put small...
Can You File a Claim for an Injury That Occurs During a Break?
A single injury can affect your ability to work as well as your entire livelihood, but your employee benefits provide financial coverage for incidents that occur at work. If you sustain an injury during a break or lunch period, it might not be clear if you can file a...