Working in the restaurant industry can be dangerous. In fact, nearly 100,000 people suffer non-fatal workplace injuries each year. So, if you work in this industry, you might want to learn more about what leads to these workplace accidents so that you can try to avoid...
You go through life and are hopefully working in a job that you love and that fulfills you. If you are enjoying that level of contentment, the chances are really good that it won't occur to you that you can possibly get injured on the job and be forced to collect...
Some workplace injuries will prevent workers from being able to do their jobs, which means they will be unable to earn an income. This can cause many other problems for the injured workers and their families. Back injuries are relatively common in workplaces. They can...
At work, sometimes, we feel like a cog in a machine. We do the same thing every day. Unfortunately, repetitive motions can cause repetitive motion disorders. What are RMDs? RMDs are disorders of your muscular system that result from repetitive movements, usually...
New York’s workers’ compensation system is supposed to be a way for injured workers to get compensation for medical bills and lost income because of a work-related injury. Nevertheless, for a number of reasons, an insurance company or employer might disagree with an...
Especially as they get older, New Yorkers from all walks of life might experience gradual hearing loss. Hearing loss is hard on anyone. The severity of it depends on a number of circumstances. In some cases, it can be an expensive annoyance and inconvenience. It may...
When you’re injured at work, you hope that your employer will do what is necessary to ensure that you’re well taken care of. Although your employer may be able to offer you workers’ compensation benefits to try to offset your lost wages and your medical expenses, the...
No one wants to be the victim of a workplace accident. Unfortunately, there are many people who suffer injuries while working in New York. While these injuries will certainly cause some financial hardships, injured workers expect that they will be able to receive...
Many people in New York City work in factories or other work sites that are consistently loud. Vehicles, heavy machinery and the like create a lot of noise. Sound levels are measured in decibels. Over time, noises around 80 decibels or higher can cause damage to one’s...
New York City nurses are true heroes. They sacrifice so much, all so they can provide essential care to their patients. However, the nursing profession is rife with occupational injuries and illnesses. Nurses face a high rate of injury In the past, nurses have faced...