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Employers need to protect workers during loading and unloading. Loading docks are ubiquitous throughout the New York area, as nearly any business that manufactures, distributes, stores, or sells physical goods needs one. Unfortunately, they are also hotspots for work injuries. Many loading docks have high amounts of both foot and vehicle traffic, accumulated materials, trip...

Construction workers face many hazards during demolition. Demolition work poses inherent risks as it involves the dismantling, razing, destroying, or wrecking of buildings or structures. Similar to construction, demolition carries numerous hazards, but additional risks emerge due to unknown factors, such as modifications made to the structure during its construction phase. Engaging in demolition work...

Worker fatality rate soars in NYC by over 50%. A new report from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health (NYCOSH) brings troubling news. The number of construction workers killed in New York City rose 54% in 2021 from 2020, and the state saw a 49% increase in construction fatalities overall. NYCOSH, an...

Understanding the factors that affect the duration of benefits. If you've been injured on the job in New York, you may wonder how long you can collect workers' compensation benefits. The answer depends on several factors, including the severity of your injury, your age, and your occupation. New York workers' compensation pays for all necessary...

You should be able to get workers’ comp regardless of your medical history. In New York, workers are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of any pre-existing or chronic medical conditions. New York law mandates that employers accept workers as they find them, which means that pre-existing conditions should not prevent workers from filing a...

The Law Offices of Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP has announced that workers’ compensation attorney and partner Richard T. Cahill was recently named one of Hudson Valley Magazine’s “Hudson Valley’s Top Lawyers” for 2023. “Top Lawyers” are selected through an online peer-voting and internet research process to identify successful characteristics. “I’m honored...

New York construction accident lawyers explain what you should know. Construction sites are dangerous places for workers, with a variety of hazards. Falls from height are one of the most severe hazards, including falls from ladders. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are the leading cause of death in the construction...

Workplace burn injuries can have severe and life-altering consequences. Work-related burn injuries are an unfortunate reality for many employees across various industries. Ranging from painful and debilitating to life-altering or even fatal, burns can result in permanent scarring, disfigurement, and potential loss of limbs. Moreover, burns can lead to infections, blood loss, and a dangerous...

Eligibility for workers’ compensation does not depend on how long you have worked for the company. When starting a new job, employees are often required to wait several weeks or months before they are eligible for certain benefits, such as a 401(k) plan, paid maternity/paternity leave, paid vacation and sick days, and health insurance. Some...

New York City construction accident lawyers discuss the dangers. Construction workers often sustain serious or fatal work-related injuries in slip, trip, and fall accidents, according to a recent workplace safety study conducted by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Specifically, the study found that 35.3 percent of construction fatalities involved slip and fall accidents....