In general, people who work are either employees of a governmental agency or private sector employees. If people are in the private sector, then they are not employees of a governmental, either local, state or federal, agency. Private sector employees have a variety...
Workers’ Compensation
Steps should be taken to prevent back injuries
Workers from across a wide variety of fields are at risk for a serious workplace injury. In particular, many are at risk for back injuries. In fact, back injuries, also known as musculoskeletal disorders, make up 33 percent of all workplace injuries. Workers from a...
Are children prohibited from certain jobs in New York?
Many New Yorkers understand that not all jobs are safe. Many people risk their lives and their health in order to make a living. In today's economic climate, adults are not the only people going to work to support themselves. There are children -- individuals under...
Know how to respond when a workplace injury takes a life
The death of a loved one can leave a New York family in turmoil. There is often a strong emotional response, even when a death is expected. However, in cases of a sudden death, family members may not even know how to emotionally respond to the death of their beloved....
Accident in Guilderland kills highway worker
As the springtime temperatures heat up in New York, workers will be heading outdoors to complete their work. Projects that may have been delayed during the harsh winter weather will once again come to life. In particular, road construction will resume across the...
Special considerations necessary for tunneling work
In New York, tunneling underground is not uncommon. From transportation to sewers and construction projects, there are many different reasons that require underground work. This work can be extremely dangerous and requires special protections for workers.Whenever the...
What protective systems can be used to prevent trench collapse?
On many occasions, this blog has described the many dangers faced by New York construction workers. Even in the best situations, construction workers face extreme hazards on the job site. These hazards can cause injuries that keep people from earning a living for...
Preventing trench collapse for New York workers
Most New Yorkers understand that there are risks associated with construction work. Construction workers often have to put themselves in danger in order to complete the job. However, some situations are unnecessarily dangerous because proper safety protocol is not...
Can my workers’ compensation claim be contested?
A workplace accident can leave a New York worker with a lot of decisions to make. These decisions can range from how to get medical treatment to if you can return to work. As you can see, these decisions can have a long lasting effect on your life. One major decision...
Medical care and workers’ compensation in New York
New York workers face so many challenges at work., some of which create stress and anxiety for them. In some situations, workers are in physical danger because of their work environments.In most situations, workers are not totally responsible for making sure they are...