A construction site injury can feel overwhelming, especially when it happens in a split second. The stress often deepens when questions about fault start to surface. If you were hurt on the job, you may wonder how not wearing protective gear may affect your rights....
Doing the same tasks at work may seem harmless until constant pain reveals a deeper medical issue. Knowing how these workplace injuries get worse is vital for protecting an employee's health and legal rights. What are the long-term dangers linked to daily work habits?...
Many people believe that workers’ compensation only applies to serious injuries sustained in physically demanding jobs. However, that is no longer the case. In New York, the qualifications now include other forms of work-related harm, including chronic strain and...
Construction sites are filled with various hazards, many of which can’t be completely avoided. Because of this, construction companies must take steps to minimize the risks to the construction workers. One particularly troublesome risk is falling objects. These can...
A workplace injury can interrupt your income and create medical uncertainty. However, small mistakes before filing a workers’ compensation claim in New York can reduce benefits or lead to delays. Missing the 30-day employer notice rule New York law mandates injured...
Serious on-the-job injuries frequently follow specific incidents. Another worker might knock something over or a piece of equipment might malfunction, for example, resulting in immediate injuries. Other times, how a worker moves while performing their job can cause...
On-the-job incidents can be catastrophic in some cases. If a worker ends up struck by a piece of moving equipment, exposed to dangerous chemicals in an industrial incident or injured in a car crash while on the clock, they could sustain injuries that forever alter...
Workers face a plethora of injuries while they’re on the job, even if they work in a field that’s considered safe. One of the common types of injuries is those related to repetitive strain. These injuries are caused by ongoing physical stress, sustained postures and...
Many workers don’t realize that waiting too long to take action after a workplace injury can jeopardize their workers’ compensation benefits. Even small lapses in timing can give insurers a reason to question your claim, slow down payments or even deny benefits...
When a workplace injury occurs, the immediate concern is often physical recovery. You likely soon realize the secondary crisis: financial survival. In New York, workers' compensation is designed to keep you afloat, but understanding the gap between your previous...