If you have been injured on the job in New York, you probably have the benefit of workers’ compensation insurance that will compensate you for your medical costs and lost wages. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, so even if you are to blame for a workplace accident, you should be able to collect benefits …
The construction industry is the most dangerous industry in the United States today with falls being the leading cause of death in on-the-job accidents. And the State of New York has taken the safety of construction workers very seriously by instating labor laws such as New York Statute 240(1), otherwise known as New York’s “scaffold …
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In New York, our workers’ compensation system is designed to help an injured worker recover from a work-related injury or illness. The benefits include providing medical care, offsetting lost wages, and helping the worker get back to work. Although the system is meant to be simple, navigating it often requires the assistance of a workers …
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Construction workers bear the brunt of one of the most dangerous industries in New York, experiencing high rates of injury and fatality. Construction sites require workers to be in an inherently unstable environment, resulting in accidents among builders on a regular basis. Due to unstable conditions that are common in construction zones, injuries received from …
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If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent action of another person, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party here in New York. Historically, if someone caused the death of another person, they could only be charged under a variety of criminal laws, depending on the circumstances. …
Construction sites involve a lot of people and a lot of moving parts. Even with all the safety measures and precautions put in place to help prevent serious injury, accidents still happen. There is an endless number of serious injuries that could happen on a job site especially when operating heavy machinery. So who is …
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When you have sustained a work-related injury or illness, one of the most concerning things for most people is the uncertainty of your employment and income. Most people cannot afford to be out of work after an injury, particularly if they are not receiving any benefits while they are gone. Fortunately, this is one of …
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries in New York City for workers. In 2020 alone, 502 workers were injured in construction accidents around NYC, with the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health reporting 41 worker fatalities during the same time period. All workers on construction sites have the right …
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The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in the United States accounting for 1,008 worker deaths in 2018 alone, according to OSHA. If you have been injured in a construction site accident, you may be wondering if you have any legal recourse or whether you should hire a construction accident lawyer. The answer …
How Hurricane Ida Flood Waters Can Cause Car Accidents in New York Last week, the people of New York City witnessed a weather phenomenon when Hurricane Ida brought severe rain to the city, requiring hundreds of evacuations and emergency responses. While natural rivers and streams rose around the tri-state area during and after Ida, here …
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