Workers’ Compensation

In late April New York celebrated Workers' Memorial Day. On April 28, each year, people stop to remember the workers who were killed on the job the previous year. Not only is it a time for people to grieve, but it is also a time for people to call for an end to deadly...

New York farmers provide an important service to the people of New York State. However, these farms also have a duty to keep their employees safe as they work. In order to ensure that farmers are following regulations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...

All jobs carry risks to workers -- both young and old. When workers are not carefully trained they can get into situations where they are unnecessarily put at risk. Even with training, workplace accidents can still occur that can endanger the lives of...

Even with the many OSHA regulations and safety requirements that employers are expected to abide by, the fact remains that construction sites are dangerous work environments. Though perhaps not as dangerous as they once were -- technological advances and increased...

A New York worker is in the hospital and in guarded condition following an accident. According to reports, the 48-year-old worker became trapped under three bundles of rolled steel weighing an estimated 5,000 pounds. It is unclear how the accident occurred. However,...

There are iconic pictures of New York construction workers hanging dangerously above the ground in order to build famous skyscrapers. These workers had little in the way of protective gear and had to fend for themselves. Thankfully, the construction industry has come...

New York police officers often risk their lives to help others. In the process, these officers can sustain serious injuries.Recently, a car accident led to injuries for two New York police officers. According to reports, the officers were in an unmarked car in pursuit...

Workplace accidents can happen at any number of New York workplaces. Whether large or small, permanent or temporary, workers are never 100 percent safe. In a recent accident, workers were striping cabinets in a private residence when a fire occurred.According to...

There are often stories in the news about food safety. New York residents want the food that they eat to be safe and healthy; nor do they want to get sick by eating food that hasn't been prepared correctly. However, very few people likely think about the safety of the...

Safety should be the number one priority for New York employers. In some cases, employees are risking their lives to complete their jobs. Without safety rules and regulations in place, deadly accidents can happen again and again.Recently, some have questioned whether...