One of the primary purposes of prisons is to remove dangerous individuals from society until they have paid their debt and are ready to return. Our corrections officers have to maintain order against all odds, and this makes for a hazardous working environment. It is little surprise that workers' compensation claims are on the rise...
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Crane Accident Dangers in New York and Beyond
One of the greatest tools available to build our iconic skyline has been the crane. These machines manage to carry massive loads to very precise locations at all heights in New York. However, when a crane fails or an operator makes a mistake the results can be deadly. In fact, from 2011 to 2015, over...
Read MoreGas explosion illustrates dangers facing National Grid workers
A recent explosion in Brooklyn resulted in injuries to three National Grid workers who were trying to determine what caused a gas leak. The accident in June caused the workers to suffer burns on their arms and faces. Fortunately, the injuries were not considered life-threatening, according to a WABC-TV news report. The utility workers were...
Read MoreEmployers Responsible For Injuries at Work-Sponsored Events
New York workers' compensation attorney explains how the system works NEW YORK, New York - Many workplaces sponsor recreational events outside of work, especially during the summer. Such events may include picnics, softball games, trips to an amusement park or cocktail parties at nearby restaurants or bars. But what many people might not realize is...
Read MoreNew York Approves Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease
Workers' compensation is a specific kind of insurance employers purchase to cover employees who are injured on the job. As such, the cost of doing business safely and legally in New York includes the rates employers must pay for their workers' compensation insurance. The New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board has successfully petitioned to lower...
Read MoreNew York Workers’ Compensation Max Benefit Increase 3.9 Percent
New York workers' compensation lawyer explains rates, process for applying NEW YORK - The maximum workers' compensation benefit for New York workers increased by nearly 4 percent, a decision applauded by New York workers' compensation attorney Jordan A. Ziegler of Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP. "The wage loss portion of workers' compensation is...
Read MoreTransit Workers Rally as Violence Increases in NYC Subway System
During a recent rally, New York City subway workers carried signs with messages such as "An Injury to One is an Injury to All! Transit Workers Deserve Safety & Respect." Transit workers organized the rally to raise awareness about assaults in their workplace. The workers carried signs from the Transport Workers Union Local 100 office...
Read MoreWorkers on Bicycles Who Face Danger On the Job in New York City
Bicycles are not just used as a hobby or to commute to work. Many workers in New York cycle as part of their job. They hop on a bike to deliver food, documents or packages for a company. It's an important job in New York City, where traffic is dense. A courier on a bicycle...
Read MoreEmployment Discrimination Attorneys in New York City
New York City is generally considered to be one of the most diverse cities in the world, including a mixture of cultures and ideas coming from every corner of the globe. Many even consider New York City to be one of the most liberal cities on the east coast when it comes to issues of...
Read MoreNew Law Demands Better Training For Construction Workers
Lawmakers in New York are taking measures to prevent construction accidents. As of March 1st, 2018, all construction workers in New York City are required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of OSHA training under Local Law 196. Site Safety Coordinators, Site Safety Managers and Construction Superintendents must complete at least 40 hours of training....
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