Every job we take comes with its share of risks and potential hazards. From sitting and staring at a computer screen all day in the same position to carrying heavy loads or operating dangerous equipment, on-the-job injuries are a real possibility for anyone who works....
Month: July 2014
Some Texas Instruments workers still waiting for compensation
When you’re employed by a company, there’s a reasonable expectation that they will look out for your best interests. At the least, they have an obligation to provide a working environment that is free from dangers. This includes taking steps to prevent workplace...
Manhattan workers suffer burn injuries at Pier 86
Our careers and chosen professions are incredibly important to our sense of well-being and accomplishment in life, so when it is taken away by a tragic accident, it can be devastating. Of course, no job is completely safe from all risk of injury, but you generally...
Construction worker killed at New York computer chip plant
Anyone who goes into the construction business accepts that there is certain level of risk. After all, the job normally involves working with heavy machinery, traversing scaffolding at great heights and using potential dangerous tools. However, it’s the job of...
Some 9/11 responders still fighting for workers’ comp benefits
When the twin towers fell on that horrific day 13 years ago in September, America’s hearts cried out for all the victims and for the responders who risked their lives to save others. Many of those responders were firemen and police officers, but a lot of us...