Crane accident sends 16 people to the hospital
A recent collision between two cranes at a construction site sent 16 people to the hospital and left several other people injured. Thankfully, all of the victims are expected to survive. Although the accident happened in a city in another state, it attracted the...
What is meant by occupational disease?
While workers’ compensation is generally thought of in terms of a single work accident or even repetitive stress injuries, employees can suffer serious conditions due to toxic exposure or other workplace hazards. Even with advanced safety training and the use of...
Protections for constructions workers who fall from scaffolding
There are many different construction projects in process throughout New York. These projects vary greatly though. Some could be large projects constructing new buildings that are many stories high. Others could be restoration projects of much smaller buildings....
New state court ruling goes against Uber and Lyft
For the past several years (indeed, some in New York may even argue decades), one of the main incentives drawing people into the workforce was the promise of employment benefits. One of the chief among these is workers' compensation (as employees want the security...
A slow-onset illness may still qualify you for workers’ compensation
When you think of workers’ compensation, you often imagine situations when a worker has tripped in the walk-in freezer or suffered a serious cut during dinner preparation. For a lot of workers, workers’ compensation seems like the solution for injuries suffered in...
You can still get workers’ compensation if you caused the accident
Workplace injuries occur far more often than many people realize. The state’s Workers’ Compensation Board has assembled about 170,000 claims each of the past four years, which is a significant number. We don’t know the exact circumstances of each of these claims, such...
Facing concussions after a fall?
New York workers like you often take health risks while on the job. Construction workers like you face many types of risks related to your terrain. Fall risks are among them. Many injuries can come from a fall. Head injuries are among the most common. Of these...
Why do some workers’ compensation claims face rejection?
Sustaining an injury at work can cost you both time and money. Your pain may prevent you from performing your job. And the time you spend recuperating will impact your earnings. You may have applied for workers' compensation benefits to cover your medical expenses and...
What are OSHA’s ladder regulations?
Regardless of your specific job or industry, you may experience a time when you need to use a portable ladder while at work. The use of such a ladder may be integral to the nature of your job, such as if you are in construction or custodial services. You may also need...
What are ways to reduce the risk of back injury?
Heavy lifting is a crucial task in many workplaces, but it also exposes workers to the risk of a serious back injury. If you hurt your back while attempting to carry a heavy load, you could be out of work for over a week while you recover from your injury. Reducing...
