Workers’ Compensation

New York workers who are injured on the job are likely entitled to workers' compensation. Under New York law, employers are responsible for carrying workers compensation insurance for their employees. This insurance allows those employees that qualify to receive...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...