When people think of dangerous jobs, they may first think of those who work in construction and industry. In the public sector, they may think of firefighters and police officers. But nurses who work in the hospitals throughout New York City have an especially...
Workplace injuries
What is a repetitive motion injury and why does it matter?
If you work in one of the five boroughs of New York City, you may be at risk of developing a repetitive motion injury. Repetitive motion injuries occur when you do something over and over again, like typing, lifting, etc. The most common repetitive motion injuries are...
Repetitive motion injury and workers’ compensation claims
Many workers in New York have probably heard of repetitive motion injuries and, for some, the first example of this type of injury that comes to mind is carpal tunnel syndrome. However, there are many other types of repetitive motion injuries and disorders – some of...
Workers’ compensation for hearing injuries
Workers’ compensation provides financial support to workers who are hurt on the job. Some workers may not be aware that they may qualify for workers’ compensation if they have a hearing injury. Hearing injuries Workers may be exposed to several types of hearing...
Identifying liability in construction injury cases
Construction sites are fraught with danger. Collapsing structures, electrical wiring, large equipment, unsafe equipment and passing vehicles are regular, present hazards. The complexity of construction sites differentiates this industry as well. If a worker sustains...
Workers’ compensation for hearing loss
In New York, employees are entitled to file a claim for workers’ compensation if they are injured or become ill due to their work environment. Workers can be injured by falls, heavy equipment or exposure to hazardous chemicals. They may not realize, however, that...
Why am I being told to attend an IME if I already have a doctor?
When you apply for workers’ compensation benefits in New York your doctor will submit a report to your employer’s insurer describing your injuries and how they are being treated. This report is used by the insurer and the Workers’ Compensation Board to determine the...
Trench collapse at JFK highlights construction hazards
Airplane passengers at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport may have noticed an increase in construction activity lately. Indeed, construction has been occurring, leading to an incident in which two construction workers were killed on the job. The trench...
Fall injuries in the service industry
Workers in New York City who work from heights, such as construction workers or factory workers, are at risk of falls on the job. This is understandable. If you work in the service industry, you may not be working from heights. Still, you are at risk of fall injuries...
What leads to back injuries at work?
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...