Even with all of the proper safety precautions, accidents are a part of life. Sometimes these accidents happen while people are at work. Unfortunately, some professions are by their very nature more dangerous than others. Construction work tends to fall into the more...
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Volunteer firefighter covered under workers’ compensation
Like private sector employees, injured New York public workers are entitled to workers' compensation. Workers' compensation covers any expenses that may arise from a workplace injury. These can include medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If...
Governor Cuomo lowers workers’ compensations insurance premiums
Accidents are an unfortunate part of many employees' lives. Sometimes, no matter how cautious workers are, workplace injuries occur. These injuries can leave an injured worker unable to work for a time, or even leave them permanently disabled. New York workers can...
Hot enough for you? Take precautions when you work outside
New York readers who are familiar with our previous posts know that employers have a legal responsibility to keep working conditions safe for their employees. Under both New York and federal laws, employers must adhere to certain safety regulations to protect their...
Explosion in New York leaves worker burned
Another New York employee has been hurt on the job. On July 4, a Con Edison employee was working in a manhole in Manhattan. The man is apparently a manager with the company. At the time of the workplace accident, the man was filling in for another employee because a...
New York construction worker hurt on the job
Construction workers often work in dangerous conditions in order to complete projects that benefit New York. However, just because these workers are in an inherently more dangerous profession, the fact is that if they are hurt while on the job they are still entitled...
Government employee receives $750,000 after workplace injury
It does not matter if employees work for the government or if they work for a private business: Either way they have the right to be safe at work. Under federal laws, the government must provide certain safety measures to prevent workplace injuries. This includes...
OSHA finds New York manufacturer with 44 serious violations
Every employee wants to go to work and return home safely each night. Furthermore, no employer wants or anticipates their employees getting hurt. Unfortunately, workplace accidents still happen despite everyone's best intentions. When an employee is injured at work...
Employees paying for injuries covered under workers’ comp
Every New York worker has the right to work in a safe working environment. When employers do not take the proper precautions to keep employees safe, workplace accidents can occur and lead to injuries. When an employee sustains a workplace injury, that employee is...
New York man killed electrocuted during workplace accident
A recent workplace accident in East Greenbush, New York has killed one construction worker. The workplace injury occurred early on May 25. The 47-year-old man worked for a construction company based in Troy, New York.Overnight, the man was working on a local road as...