New York employers have a duty to keep their workers safe. Generally, this means that workplaces should be safe and provide the proper safety equipment to avoid accidents and injuries. Furthermore, this means that employers need to train employees properly and have...
Some New York employees -- like police and firefighters -- risk their lives on a daily basis in order to help other people. Without their brave work, the people of New York would be living in a much more dangerous world. Another group of people who are constantly...
Without construction workers, New York would look a lot different. Construction workers are responsible for building New York's houses, roadways, buildings and more. They literally shape the state so that other people can enjoy life. In order to accomplish these tasks...
Whenever a New York worker is working with large machines, the potential for injuries exists. While employers can try to make things as safe as possible, mishaps still occur. With their massive size, and numerous moving parts cars and trucks can pose a danger to...
This month has brought tough winter conditions to many areas across the United States, including here in New York. While many New Yorkers are choosing to stay home to avoid the ice, snow and cold, some people do not have that luxury. New York government employees, for...
When a worker is injured in New York, that worker may be entitled to workers' compensation. Workers' compensation helps to cover costs associated with work-related injuries, including lost wages, medical expenses and other costs. This compensation may be one of the...
A New York man has been burned following an explosion. According to reports, the 54-year-old maintenance worker was working on a propane delivery truck when the explosion occurred. Apparently, fumes from the truck ignited causing the explosion. Following the...
Recently, a 55-year-old pediatrician was on his way to visit a patient at a New York hospital when he was struck by a car. The Mercedes-Benz -- driven by a 23-year-old -- hit the doctor in a crosswalk outside the hospital very hard, according to witnesses. Following...
Products are often tested many times before they reach the hands of consumers. These tests ensure that products are safe to use and that they work correctly so that people that buy or use the products are safe. However, someone -- an employee -- actually has to...
Construction jobs are crucial in New York. They help keep infrastructure safe, build people's homes and create new business. However, for the many men and women who work these jobs, going to work can be a dangerous and difficult job. Without the right safety equipment...