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...
Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Won For Injured New Yorkers
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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...
Is a Repetitive Job Causing You Pain?
The pain in your shoulder or hand may increase in intensity, necessitating a trip to the doctor. If you get diagnosed with a repetitive use injury, your job may bear the blame. A labor-intensive job may require repeated movements that damage your soft tissue in ways...