Is there a link between time and traumatic construction injuries?
Construction injuries can happen at any time of the day. According to a study conducted by Oregon State University (OSU), time is a factor in many traumatic injuries sustained by construction workers....
View ArticleWhat are my options if I was hurt in a work-related car accident?
No matter where you work, there is always a chance of sustaining an injury on the job. Some workers spend a significant amount of time behind the wheel as part of their employment. These include...
View ArticleTop 10 OSHA violations for 2020: Fall protection remains a problem
Falls are one of the most common ways a worker can get seriously injured or killed while on the job. With that in mind, it’s a bit shocking to see the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
View ArticleReport: OSHA struggled to keep workers safe during pandemic
We’ve been grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic for more than a year now, and since then more than 550,000 Americans have died from the highly contagious disease. Sadly, many of those people were...
View ArticleThe dangers of brain injury in the workplace
A workplace accident that results in a traumatic brain injury can be devastating, as TBIs are among the most serious injuries someone can suffer while on-the-job. Unfortunately, people sustain...
View ArticleWork-related hearing loss linked to noise and chemicals
Noisy workplaces have long been a hazard to employees, as workers operating loud equipment may be at risk of hearing loss. Responsible employers use sound level meters to monitor decibel levels and...
View ArticleWorkers beware: Humidity is a significant factor in heatstroke
Humidity always makes the summer heat in New York feel even more oppressive. But for workers who have to do their jobs in hot weather, humidity can also increase their risk of getting heatstroke—an...
View ArticleAmazon launches effort to reduce workplace injuries
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the largest category of workplace injuries in the country. Injured workers are left in pain and require medical treatment. They are also frequently left unable to...
View ArticleProtecting New York Workers in the Aftermath of Ida
On September 1, 2021, the remnants of Hurricane Ida hit the New York City area, causing heavy rain and the first-ever flash flood emergency warning for New York City. Subway lines and streets in...
View ArticleWorkers’ Comp for Injured Healthcare Professionals
Working in a hospital presents a lot of unique challenges that can take a toll on a person's body, and many times, healthcare workers end up needing to recover from their own work-related injuries or...
View ArticleTop 4 Fatal Accidents in the Construction Industry
A construction accident lawyer in NYC breaks down the risks workers face Whether in New York City or anywhere in the state, working construction is a dangerous job. There are numerous safety...
View ArticleNYC Food Delivery Workers Are at Risk of Injury & Death
A New York workers’ comp lawyer explains what to know Five food delivery workers have died on the job in the past year in Brooklyn, New York, according to a recent study conducted by the delivery...
View ArticleDevelopers Call for Repeal of New York's Scaffold Law
A New York construction accident lawyer discusses Some companies want New York to eliminate Section 240 of New York State Labor Law, often referred to as the New York Scaffold Law, which is designed...
View ArticleDeadline for Death Benefits Due to Diesel Exhaust Exposure Extended By 1 Year...
Cancer caused by exposure to diesel fumes? New York attorneys explain your rights Families seeking death benefits in New York due to a work-related death of a loved one as a result of cancer caused by...
View ArticleOSHA’s Top 10 Most-Cited Safety Violations in 2021
A New York Workers’ Comp Lawyer Discusses Employers have a responsibility to take steps to keep workplaces safe. When employers fail to meet this responsibility, there can be an accident that leaves...
View ArticleWhat Causes Electrical Injuries at Construction Sites?
A New York Construction Accident Lawyer Provides the Details Workers Should Know Construction accidents are common in New York. It’s dangerous work and there are many hazards on-site. A workplace...
View ArticlePhilips CPAP Devices Recalled Over Cancer Concerns
Victims may be able to pursue a lawsuit Medical equipment that was supposed to help people breathe better is now keeping many of those same people and their families up at night worrying about worst...
View ArticleLack of Fall Prevention Still a Top Cause of Work Injuries
A New York Workers’ Comp Attorney Explains the Problem Falls, slips, and trips continue to be leading causes of serious and fatal work accidents. An annual report on the top Occupational Health and...
View ArticleCan Artificial Intelligence Help Prevent Workplace Accidents?
Our Workers’ Comp Lawyers Look at the Role AI Can Have in the Workplace Artificial intelligence technology may be able to prevent workplace accidents and potentially make workplaces safer, according...
View ArticleStudy Reveals Concerns With Workers Wearing Industrial Exoskeletons
Our NYC workers’ comp attorneys explain how the technology can become a hazard Advanced wearable safety devices known as “industrial exoskeletons” have been hailed by workplace safety advocates for...
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