Most NYC Construction Fatalities Occur at Sites Without State Training Programs
New York City has seen a decline in construction-related injuries, but there is still data showing that accidents …
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Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Essential Workers with COVID-19
New York employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance, covering medical costs and lost wages for employees who are …
View ArticleIf I Caught COVID-19 on the Job, Can I Collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
The COVID-19 pandemic has opened up a whole new avenue of potential workers’ compensation claims. If you believe …
View ArticleHow Is the COVID-19 Quarantine Affecting Workers’ Compensation Claimants?
If you are in the middle of a workers’ compensation claim, you likely have already experienced the effects …
View ArticleWill COVID-19 Change the Workers’ Compensation System Forever?
Even after the worst part of the coronavirus pandemic subsides, it will likely take many years to assess …
View ArticleOccupational Illnesses Could Qualify for Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation claims are often associated with accidents like falls, equipment malfunctions, motor vehicle accidents, and anything else …
View ArticleTips for a Successful Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you have been injured at work, you likely have the right to receive workers’ compensation benefits for …
View ArticleThe Most Common Workplace Hazards in the United States
Each year, a significant number of injuries occur in the workplace across a wide variety of industries. Most …
View ArticleBrooklyn Hospital Fined for Failure to Create Safe Work Environment
Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn has been fined $78,000 after a federal investigation uncovered that the facility was …
View ArticleWhen to File an Injury Lawsuit Rather Than a Workers’ Compensation Claim
A common question among people who suffer an injury at work is whether they should choose to file …
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