Most employers understand that accidents happen, which is why they carry Workers’ Compensation insurance in the first place. Workers’ compensation rates are relatively minor and are considered by most to be a cost of doing business. However, hiring and training workers is expensive, so your employer will likely want you to recover and be back …
Workplace injuries are alarmingly common in New York City and across the country. While they are most common in construction and utility industries, where there is a level of danger to the job, work-related injuries can affect all types of worker in all workplace settings. In New York State, virtually all employers are required to …
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Workplace injuries are very common and can range from a minor injury or illness to something far more serious, including death. It is important to know that if you have been injured at work you could be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding worker’s compensation:
Scheduled Loss of Use vs. Classification: Maximizing Your Settlement A work-related injury will result in a settlement if there is determined to be some permanent Schedule Loss of Use (“SLU”) of an extremity, including a knee, shoulder, hand, foot, or leg. The SLU settlement will come with lifelong medical protection for the extremity should your …
On any given day, an estimated 6.5 million people work at a construction site in the U.S. Unfortunately, every year hundreds of workers are injured or even killed due to construction accidents. In fact, the construction industry ranks third in injury-related deaths, with agriculture and mining topping the list. Unfortunately, no matter how stringent the …
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While elevator accidents do not occur frequently, they do happen, and when they do, they usually cause serious injuries. In New York, owners and occupiers of property have a responsibility to keep their premises in a safe condition, which includes keeping an elevator in good working order. Common Causes of Elevator Accidents An elevator accident …
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Recovery for Injuries and Fatalities on the Worksite In your construction job, you likely work with sharp tools, heavy equipment, large objects and toxic chemicals. You may perform complex work in precarious locations, such as at substantial height or in deep trenches. You also may work in extreme temperatures, including heat, cold, snow, ice and …
The birth of a newborn should be a joyous time for parents. However, this happy occasion can quickly turn into a nightmare if the treating or attending physician acts negligently during the birthing process. Tragically, babies are sometimes injured during birth. Although doctors typically do all they can to protect both the mother and baby, …
The birth of a child should be a joyous occasion. Sometimes, however, the baby is born with a birth injury, which may have been preventable. If your child has suffered a birth injury, you deserve to understand what caused your baby’s medical condition. If the injury stems from medical malpractice, the doctor, hospital, and staff …
Cholecystectomy: Removal of the Gallbladder The gallbladder is a small organ that is part of the human digestive system. It secretes bile, an enzyme that breaks down fats in food. Sometimes the gallbladder cannot work effectively, and instead of breaking down fats it begins to form lumps known as gallstones. When this happens, removal of …
