Crane operations are a crucial part of construction but can also be incredibly dangerous. If you’ve been injured on a construction site, you know how quickly things can go wrong. This blog will explain the risks associated with crane operations to help inform those...
Repetitive motion injuries are a frequent risk in many jobs, impacting millions of workers annually. These injuries can affect your life, including your work efficiency and overall health. While rest is essential, legal action may be necessary to resolve the...
When you get an injury from work, one of your first concerns is getting the proper medical care. While worker's compensation laws can help you with treatment costs, you may be wondering if you can choose your doctor. In New York, the answer is yes, but there are some...
Slips and falls can lead to bone fractures, traumatic brain injuries and other serious injuries that can hinder your ability to work. From 2021 to 2022, over 414,000 people suffered fall injuries that required them to take days off to recover. If you slip-and-fall at...
New York workers who are unable to work because of an employment-related injury, illness or condition need to know the details about filing for workers’ compensation benefits and what they are entitled to. While lost wages are often the focus of their claim, they also...
An independent medical examination (IME) is a medical evaluation performed by a doctor your insurance company chooses. It is often a step you need to take if your insurance company denies your workers’ compensation claim, usually due to doubts about the nature, extent...
Demolition work in New York City presents unique challenges and risks. With structures dating back to the 1600s, construction workers often face exposure to toxic substances that can have serious health implications. Awareness of these risks and knowing your rights...
When you're on the job, you expect to do work and get paid, not end up sidelined by pain. But for many workers, the repetitive motions required by their job can lead to a type of injury that's as frustrating as it is debilitating. If you're experiencing difficulties...
Most of our readers in New York know that if they are injured on the job they are probably eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. After all, almost all employees in the state are covered under their employers’ workers’ compensation coverage. But, details...
New York City summers are often hot and uncomfortable, but in recent years, heatwaves have become more common and temperatures more intense. Mayor Eric Adams recently warned residents to exercise caution during a heatwave and noted that every year about 350 New Yorker...