Workplace accidents can happen anywhere. No matter how safe employers try to make their workplaces, some jobs just have inherent risks. This is true for those who work for private companies and for many government workers. In either case, a workplace accident can...
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Workers’ Compensation
Worker injured in New York car crash, second worker killed
Not all workers actually work in an office or factory. Sometimes, people are required to travel for their jobs and others constantly work in new locations. However, workplace injuries can happen no matter where a New York employee is working. When injuries occur away...
Fatal accident in New York factory leads to OSHA investigation
Workplace safety regulations are in place for a reason -- to protect employees. When these regulations are ignored a workplace accident can very easily happen. When these accidents happen they not only lead to workplace injuries, they can also lead to fatalities....
New York construction worker killed by falling air conditioner
Construction workers have inherently dangerous jobs. They risk their lives on busy roads and in some cases, they work hundreds of feet above the ground with heavy equipment. Under these circumstances, safety precautions must be taken or a construction accident is...
Workers’ Compensation deadline extended for some employers
Certain protections exist in New York to ensure that workers are fairly compensated after a workplace accident. The main way this is done is through workers' compensation. Workers' compensation covers expenses incurred by the employee and pays for lost wages due to...
New York fire injures utility workers
A fire at a 53-story high rise has injured almost 30 people in New York. The fire has lead to workplace injuries. According to reports, utility workers were at the building trying to fix flood damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. While trying to fix some electrical...
Osha suggests changes for New York retailers this holiday season
With the holiday season now here in New York, many people are occupied with buying gifts for their loved ones. On Black Friday, in particular, many people are willing to brave the cold, long lines and massive crowds just for the chance of getting the perfect gift....
New York Workers’ Compensation Board proposes changes
When government workers go to their place of work, they expect that they will be safe. However, accidents can still happen even under the safest of conditions. These accidents can leave an employee with medical debt and unable to work. In these situations, workers'...
Sandy causes construction accident in New York — no one hurt
Hurricane Sandy left a lot of destruction in its path after hitting the Eastern United States in late October. Many areas in New York, and in several surrounding states, have been devastated. Now that the storm has cleared, the massive cleanup must begin. In many...
Worker entitled to workers’ compensation after stress at work
New York work environments can be dangerous- everyone knows construction zones and certain factories have inherent physical risks to workers. In these environments, workplace accidents can easily occur if proper safety precautions are not taken. When a workplace...