New York provides workers' compensation benefits to employees who are injured at work. The system is a no-fault system, meaning that you do not have to prove anything other than that your injury occurred while working. Almost all businesses are required to provide...
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...
When New York workers are injured on the job or suffer an occupational illness, their priority should be addressing the injury or occupational disease so they return to health. Workers’ compensation benefits are a key part of that. As they improve, they will...
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...
Back injuries can happen in any type of job. Most people associate back injuries with jobs involving physical labor, but back injuries can happen in office jobs that require a lot of sitting, as well. Sometimes a back injury happens because of a one-time event, such...
No matter what type of job you have, it is possible that you may slip and fall at work. Many slip-and-fall accidents occur at the workplace due to: Debris on the floor Uneven carpeting or flooring Damaged work equipment or property Losing balance or tripping over...
Even a quick glance at New York City’s imposing skyline will demonstrate the important role played by heavy duty cranes. Cranes pose a number of safety risks, especially when the crane is operating several tens of stories above the ground. The City has imposed a...
An on-the-job injury can take its toll. It can leave you with significant pain and physical limitations that make it impossible to work while you recover, and the medical expenses associated with your rehabilitative care and treatment can be enormous. This leaves many...
Large construction projects are common in New York City. Such projects usually involve many parties, including developers, architects and designers, general contractors, and scores of sub-contractors. When an accident occurs on the work site, untangling the various...
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...