Whether you realize it or not, your job comes with some level of risk for physical injury. Even if you work a desk job that requires you to sit in a cubical all day, you could develop chronic back or neck pain if your chair is not ergonomic, or if your posture is not...
Month: February 2016
Scaffold laws protect construction workers
It is nearly impossible to walk down the streets of New York City without seeing a scaffold, and in many instances, pedestrians are walking under the scaffolds even as construction workers walk above them performing repairs. Scaffolds are vital to the upkeep and...
A successful claim may not be in your best interests
If you are familiar at all with workers' compensation, you probably know that it is often a very simple process: you suffer an injury on the job, you alert your employer, your employer informs the insurance company and you receive a payout unless your claim was...
Should I sue my employer if I was injured at work?
Lawsuits are a fairly popular option for individuals who have suffered an injury or wrongdoing due to another party's recklessness or negligence, and with good reason. Nobody should have to pay for injuries or negative issues that they could not have avoided, and the...