New York construction workers build hundreds of projects across the five boroughs each year. The new development, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art expansion and Hudson Yards to the New York City School Construction Authority, is a sign of a thriving economy....
There are countless people who count with a pre-existing health condition before they start work at a new place. One of the many misconceptions that exist is that, if they already had this condition before the new job, then they do not qualify for health insurance in...
People may not view grocery store work as inherently risky. However, those who work in this profession know better. If you suffer a workplace injury, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. The following are just some of the risks faced by...
Working with loud equipment can damage your ears, even if you take proper precautions. Long-term exposure to noise can harm cells and membranes in your inner ear. And sudden bursts of sound could rupture your eardrum. You may consider ear injuries minor compared with...
Among other tools, workers on construction sites often use nail guns on the job. These easy to operate, powerful tools have largely replaced hammers for nailing tasks for their increased efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, however, nail guns contribute to a...
For injured workers, workers' compensation is a lifeline that helps many recover from a terrible accident that occurred while they were performing their job duties. However, it is also important to recognize that these benefits help the family members of many injured...
According to OSHA, repetitive motion injuries are the most common injuries in the US. They happen as a result of repetitive actions in daily living. This type of damage makes up to 50% of injuries seen by doctors, and they cause a massive loss in terms of workforce....
Construction jobs are not the only ones with high fall risks. Jobs that involve running and climbing also involve high risks of falling. Some examples of this might include military personnel, firefighters, police officers and electricians. In spite of this,...
You injured yourself at work recently, but your New York employer has workers' compensation. That said, for your workers' compensation claim to stand a better chance of approval, your employer must follow a specific process. Rather than wait to leave things to chance,...
When you suffer a permanent injury on the job that causes you to lose the use of a body part, it may also permanently damage your ability to perform your job duties. The New York State Workers' Compensation Board explains that if you lose the function of a body part,...