In November of 2007, a man, here referred to as A.M., was working as an assistant store manager for Hannaford Brothers Co. supermarket in upstate New York. A.M. allegedly made a phone call to a co-worker at her home to discuss a matter that was work-related. After the...
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Workers’ Compensation
Have you been Exposed to Asbestos in the Workplace?
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than one million people go to work in the U.S. at a location where they are exposed to high levels of asbestos. So what is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring and fibrous material that...
Worker Suffers Acid Burns at Industrial Workplace
A worker at an industrial estate is pressing charges against a colleague after he suffered severe burns from a plastic bottle that was filled with highly dangerous sulphuric acid. According to reports, the victim with the initials M.M. has undergone two skin grafts to...
Exotic Nanomaterials Claim Their First Major Workplace Injury
Tens of thousands of people may have been exposed to an array of nanomaterials in their workplaces over the past decade. A US worker is the first fully documented casualty of the nanotech industry. According to reports, this worker had no idea that she was using...
Loud Noises on the Job
According to a recent report by Reuters, loud noises on the job could increase a worker's chance of injury. First of all, loud noises cause workers to miss danger warnings because they cannot hear alarms of friends that may be warning them. Secondly, the loud noises...
Suing for Worker’s Compensation as a Temporary Worker
If you are a temporary worker, chances are that you get your jobs through a temporary working agency. This agency and employers that use the agency are required to comply with regulatory requirements and avoid confusion to employer's obligations. Staffing agencies and...
Grand Jury Suggests Changes to Prevent Workers Compensation Fraud
The New York State Supreme Court Grand Jury recently issued a report examining the New York worker's compensation insurance system and the potential for fraud and misuse. The Grand Jury issued their report after the District Attorney's Money Laundering and Tax Crimes...
Former CNN Correspondent Suffers Arm Amputation in Work Accident
A CNN correspondent was reporting in Asia when a case of equipment fell onto his arm, causing a horrific and devastating accident. The journalist, Miles O'Brien is known for his contributions to TV science for CNN. He says that he was literally left between life and...
The Five Most Common Workplace Injuries
If you are injured in New York at your workplace, you have the right to seek compensation. Don't hesitate to contact a lawyer right away if you want to learn more about these rights. You can report your injury without fear of retaliation from your employer, because...
Many Workplace Injuries Go Unreported
According to a survey conducted late last year, nearly one in every ten workers decides not to report a workplace injury out of fear of retaliation in their workplace. This means that about nine percent of all Americans are afraid to report when they fall ill or are...