When a person cannot work following a workplace accident, expenses can quickly add up. In these situations, every penny counts. People have medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation costs and more that are added to their everyday expenses. Workers' compensation is...
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New York worker fatally shot on the job
A workplace injury or accident can have a devastating effect on a New York family, especially when the injuries result in a fatality. Families may have to deal with the emotional and financial pain that comes from suddenly losing a loved one. These people may not know...
What steps must be taken to protect workers from asbestos?
In a recent article, this blog discussed the risks of asbestos exposure to New York workers. As that blog post explained, asbestos was a common building material before its health risks were fully understood. It was eventually discovered, however, that asbestos can...
Asbestos in the workplace
Overtime, New York workplaces have become a lot safer. Advances in technology, new research and the adoption of safety regulations have eliminated many of the risks that used to haunt New Yorkers and their families. While many of the risks could be immediately...
Can you appeal a workers’ compensation ruling?
Many New Yorkers go to work each day and are perfectly safe. However, even in safe jobs, people can get hurt. Workplace accidents take place all the time that leave people with serious injuries that require medical attention. When these accidents and injuries occur,...
Get help for an amputation or other permanent limb injury
Few people can function without the use of their hands, feet, legs and arms. A person's limbs are essential for everything from to completing everyday tasks and to performing the person's job. When a limb is injured in an accident in the workplace, people can suffer...
New York worker suffers amputation following accident
Workplace injuries can happen to any Nee York worker at any time. While the effect of the injury will vary depending the facts in each case, often the injury will negatively impact the life of the worker in some way. If the injury is severe enough, a worker can even...
Managing crowds to avoid injuries
During the holiday and post-holiday seasons people flock to retail stores throughout the United States. Before the holidays, people are looking for presents for loved ones. After the holidays, people are making returns and taking advantage of clearance sales. With...
What are the most common construction site dangers?
New York construction workers often put themselves in great danger to complete a project. While many New Yorkers may enjoy the fruits of their labor, it is the workers themselves that are in the most danger. Some dangers at construction sites are obvious, but others...
The risk of amputations caused by workplace accidents
New York workers are at risk for a variety of serious and life threatening injuries. Of these, amputations are some of the most serious. Amputations threaten a person's ability to live a normal life and to ever return to work. People should understand if their...