For many New Yorkers, their jobs pose very little danger. Therefore, they aren't constantly worried about what to do if a workplace accident occurs. In fact, people may not realize all the ways that they can be injured while at work or the real danger they are in....
Year: 2014
What are the common hazards of working with concrete?
Construction workers all over New York State frequently work with concrete. In fact, across the county, 250,000 workers manufacture concrete each year in the U.S. This building material is essential to our way of life and often provides the foundation for our homes,...
Construction worker killed in New York accident
Construction workers risk their lives to build the world around people here in New York. As these people work tirelessly to make others' lives more comfortable and convenient, they put themselves at great risk. Construction workers often work at perilous heights, with...
We understand the workers’ compensation process in New York
People are frequently injured at work in Schenectady, New York, and around the state. People frequently work dangerous jobs that must be performed with precision in order to avoid an injury. When injuries occur, many workers may understand that workers' compensation...
Federal employees and workers’ compensation
A lot of New Yorkers work for private companies. These companies can be global and large, but they are still private. Private companies often have a lot of power to decide how to treat employees, but some federal and state regulations still apply to them. On the other...
Who qualifies for workers compensation in New York?
When a worker is hurt in a workplace accident, workers' compensation can provide valuable compensation to the worker and that person's family. This compensation can help to cover lost wages, medical expenses, rehabilitation costs and other costs caused by the...
New Yorker injured after falling into grave
A New York worker was injured recently following a fall. According to reports, the man -- a grave digger -- fell into a four foot by eight foot hole he was digging. Emergency crews were called to rescue the man, since the deep hole caused a situation where the worker...
Worker seriously injured after equipment failure
Workplace injuries can happen at any time and result in serious consequences for New York workers. In a recent case, a New York worker suffered an injury while working 100 feet below the ground. The man was working at a subway site between two tunnels. According to...
You need help following a New York workplace injury
When workers are injured on the job, they are usually eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Workplace accidents can be caused by a number of factors including employee or employer mistakes. Workers' compensation benefits are available to help injured workers...
OSHA fines New York hospital for unsafe conditions
New York workplaces have an obligation to keep workers safe. While traditionally, many people may think that this means that employers have to keep them safe from dangerous machines and chemicals, it also means that workers need to be kept safe from clients and others...