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...
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...
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....
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'...
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...
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...
Workers in Schenectady County often have to deal with work costs they did not expect, be it travel expenses, higher union fees or simply when a toll on a road is increased. However, when a worker sustains a workplace injury, worker's compensation is often not only...
An injury suffered at work can have devastating effects for a person. Depending on the seriousness of the injury, the injury can pose a threat to a person's quality of life. In some situations, workplace injuries in New York can leave a person permanently disabled and...
Construction sites do not have to be dangerous. When proper safety procedures are followed, construction accidents can be avoided. However, all too often, employers believe they can get away with not following safety rules and regulations. In these situations,...
Federal and state regulations protect workers from unsafe working conditions. When accidents do happen, workers' compensation is available to help cover the costs incurred by the accident. In some situations, New York employers choose not to carry workers'...