Workplace accidents can cause numerous types of physical harm. Neck injuries are among the most common types of car accident injuries, especially in rear-end crashes. However, other accidents can also cause neck injuries, including construction accidents, slips and falls, and boating accidents. The bones and soft tissues in the neck can become damaged due to …
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American worker deaths are down from 38 people per day in 1970 to 13 per day. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that total worker-reported injury cases increased by 6.3% in one recent year. Even though workplaces are generally safer now than in the …
Workers’ compensation provides vital protection and support for employees injured on the job. However, dealing with insurance companies can often turn into a frustrating battle for injured workers seeking the benefits they deserve. Far too frequently, insurers use underhanded tactics to stall and stonewall legitimate claims. In this blog post, we will shed light on …
When it comes to filing a workers’ compensation claim, there are several factors that come into play. One significant factor that can greatly impact the outcome of a claim is the individual’s medical history. The medical history of an injured worker can provide valuable insight into the severity and nature of the injuries sustained, as …
Suffering a work-related injury or illness can be devastating enough on its own. Figuring out the next legal and financial steps compounds frustration. But understanding the proper workflow for accessing your entitled California workers’ compensation benefits need not overwhelm you. This guide serves to simplify key action items if hurt on the job. Whether navigating …
Difference Between a Workers’ Compensation Death Claim and a Wrongful Death Claim In New York State, a workers’ compensation death claim and a wrongful death claim are not the same. You can have a death claim that is both a workers’ compensation death and a wrongful death. You can also have both claims in New …
Understand the Compensable Injuries Under New York’s Workers’ Compensation Laws If you’ve ever suffered an injury while working, you may have wondered if you could or should file a workers’ compensation claim. Getting hurt on the job is bad enough without having to worry about medical bills piling up or missed wages. Luckily, in most …
How Did Workers’ Compensation Begin in New York? Discover the System’s Humble Beginnings and How It Has Evolved to Serve Today’s Workforce On March 24, 1911, the New York Court of Appeals struck down the newly created workers’ compensation system as being unconstitutional. The very next day, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in Manhattan burned down, …
Although most people have heard of workers’ compensation insurance, most people do not need to know how it works unless they have a potential work-related injury or illness. Unfortunately, that often means that an injured individual will have to navigate the world of workers’ compensation while handling a work-related injury or disease. This can make …
Injured in a Construction Accident? Our WC Lawyers Explain Construction Workers’ Compensation Claims in NYC Some of the most dangerous jobs are in the construction industry. Each year over 5,300 construction workers are killed in work-place accidents, accounting for roughly 20% of all worker fatalities in the United States throughout every industry. For nonfatal injuries, …
31-year-old, Johnny Pizarro, worked to clear and save parking spaces for vehicles associated with the popular show Law & Order. On July 19th, when he was working on North Henry Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn a man wearing a dark-colored hoodie and black pants, opened fire, hitting Pizarro’s neck and face. Moments later, the father of …
23-year-old Matthew Webb was working at McDonald’s in Brooklyn when a customer complained her fries were too cold. While the details of how the argument escalated are still unclear, the woman seemed to have called her 20-year-old son, Michael Morgan, who shot Webb in the neck outside the restaurant. Two days later, Webb succumbed to …
Workplace Accident Resulting in a Permanent Leg Injury? Call Our NYC Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Help One of the most common types of workplace accident injuries is a leg injury. This makes sense because, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the three leading causes of work-related injuries are contact with object/equipment, …
Experienced Workers’ Comp Lawyer in NYC Explain Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits for Correction Officers One of the most dangerous jobs in the United States is being a correction officer. According to government statistics, out of all U.S. workers, correction officers have one of the highest rates of work-related injuries and illnesses that are nonfatal. However, …
Busy streets and a huge increase in package delivery needs has led to an introduction of UPS four-wheel e-bikes to help get online orders to their destination. While this promises to speed up the process during high-traffic times, it may also lead to more UPS injured on the job claims. The streets of New York …
