Since 1885, workers have been protected by a New York state law concerning injuries and scaffolding. According to the law, the premises owner or a contractor or supervisor of construction workers can be held responsible if one of the workers is injured while working...
Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Won For Injured New Yorkers
Workers’ Compensation
Demolition Injuries
Demolition is a dangerous industry that provides plenty of opportunities for serious construction accidents and injuries. In fact, OSHA writes that demolition involves many of the same dangers that are found in construction activities. Demolition also involves a...
Chainsaw Safety for Workers
Many individuals in the construction, carpentry, or lumber industries have to use high-powered chain saws on a daily basis. These efficient machines can be extremely dangerous, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is concerned about the safety of...
Nail Gun Injuries in Construction
Nail guns are used every single day all throughout the United States. These guns are very common in residential construction. They boost productivity because they minimize the need for hammers. Yet while these guns can be beneficial, they also cause tens of thousands...
Federal Hazardous Material Regulations Have Serious Flaws
A recent investigation by Reuters has proven that the Environmental Protection Agency and many plants and companies have not done a good job of creating hazardous material protections and making sure workers and nearby residents are safe from hazardous chemicals. The...
Emergency Exit Routes in Workplaces
If you work in a high rise building or in an office, then your building must be equipped with emergency exits which can be easily accessed in the event of a fire, explosion, natural disaster, or hazardous material situation. If your building has been overcrowded or...
When is the Right Time to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Any time an individual has been injured on the job, or as a result of a work-related accident, it is in their best interests to contact a skilled workers' compensation attorney immediately. Even seemingly minor injuries can have long-term effects on a person, not just...
Worker Dies After Falling Into Path of Oncoming Subway Train in Queens
According to reports from the MTA, a NYC Transit worker was killed when he accidentally fell into the path of an oncoming subway train during the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 24th, 2013. An eyewitness statement from a fellow signal maintainer indicated that...
Firm Successfully Finalizes Claim for Foreman
Katz Leidman Grossman Wolfe & Freund are devoted to helping the individuals who are injured on-the-job and want compensation for their injuries. Recently, they were able to secure a settlement for a foreman who slipped and fell at the work site. The individual...
New Workers’ Compensation Policies May Thwart Your Constitutional Right to Due Process
Under the Constitution of the United States, individuals are guaranteed the right to due process of law. It is that right which makes our country's justice system function and what helps protect an individual facing accusations or criminal charges. Despite this fact,...