Workplace accidents are common in New York. They can cause serious and permanent injuries to workers that involved in these accidents. The first thing that many workers do after a workplace accident is seek medical attention. This is important so that the worker can...
Year: 2014
New York construction workers injured in collapsing trench
New York construction jobs can be dangerous when the proper safety measures are not taken to protect workers. Take, for example, a recent New York case. In this situation, two construction workers were digging a trench around a New York home to complete foundation...
How can employers protect workers from extreme heat?
New York workers can be subject to a variety of harsh conditions while on the job. Sometimes those conditions can be mitigated by employers. However, there are certain situations -- like weather conditions -- that are outside of an employer's control. One particularly...
3 injured in New York museum explosion
New Yorkers have a variety of interesting activities that they can do at any given moment. Many of these sightseeing attractions are unique to only New York and require constant attention by employees to keep themselves and visitors safe.One of these attractions is...
New York man entitled to workers’ compensation for PTSD
Employees face a variety of harms in the workplace. When a worker is injured or suffers from an illness as a result of their job, the worker may be entitled to workers' compensation. Recently, a New York court ruled that a former supermarket manager was entitled to...
New York firefighter killed on duty
Workplace accidents are common in New York. They will often result in injuries to workers -- in both private and public jobs. A lot of the time the injuries are not severe and only require minimum treatment. However, in other cases, workers and their families are not...
New York worker injured in accident at construction site
Recently, a New York construction worker was injured while building a grocery store. According to reports, the worker was placing concrete 25 feet below ground level when he hit himself with a hose. Firefighters were called and were able to rescue the worker following...
New York-area sanitation worker killed in work place accident
The legal process offers different options and resources for surviving family members of a loved one lost in a fatal workplace accident. A sanitation worker recently died a few hours south in the New York City area when he was pinned by a street sweeper. The workplace...
New York construction worker killed in fall
Construction zones can be dangerous places if people do not have proper safety training. With the heavy equipment, dangerous tools and unpredictable environments construction workers can easily get hurt. These injuries can range from minor to severe. In some cases,...
New York company refuses to fix safety violations; fined by OSHA
Some employers refuse to take safety seriously. While employers have a lot of leeway when it comes to hiring and firing practices, there are many safety rules and regulations that most employers need to follow. The specific rules will depend on the employer's industry...