It may seem like we spend a great deal of time and effort discussing the dangers of construction work, but that is because these dangers simply cannot be overstated. No matter how careful or experienced a worker may be, there are an almost innumerable amount of issues that could lead to an injury, issues that workers could not reasonably be…
Workers’ compensation benefits are important for employees of all kinds because they provide protection and security to workers. Workers who are sure that they and their families will be taken care of in the event of an accident are much more likely to be productive and make sacrifices for the good of their company. Workers’ compensation is a statement of…
It is not in an employer’s best interests to injure or incapacitate its workers, but even still, employers cannot always be expected to look out for every possible source of injury at the workplace, especially when it comes to jobs that are inherently dangerous. This is why OSHA exists. OSHA is a federal administration that protects workers and seeks to…
When we report on workplace injuries in New York, we often talk about accidents that happen to construction workers on construction sites. This is largely because construction accidents are among the most common types of workplace accidents, but we realize that construction workers are not the only ones facing risks. There are dozens of jobs that are inherently dangerous or…
Even though many workers are protected by the benefits afforded to them through workers’ compensation, there is always the understandable fear that they will suffer an injury that is not covered. People who have been told by their health insurance that prescription glasses are not covered, for example, may have reason to be skeptical about their protections. Most workers can…
Depending on the type of job you have, you could be at a daily risk of injury. Even if you work in a seemingly safe environment such as an office area, you could still suffer an unexpected injury. If you are injured on the job, chances are that you can take advantage of workers? compensation benefits. You may feel that…
As workplace accidents and injuries remain a serious concern for everyone—employers and employees both—it is important to take a look at the statistics behind such incidents. Analyzing the data can help determine how effective certain methods are at preventing injuries, or highlight areas that need improvement. An increase in accidents obviously indicates that more effort is needed to prevent such…
Being injured or falling ill because of work can be a very frightening occurrence for some. The fear of having to pay for unexpected medical bills, combined with the inability to earn wages, can be very stressful and thus become a detriment to your recovery. Fortunately for those who are injured at work, there are programs in place to take…
Some lines of work naturally come with more hazards than others. However, no matter what you do, there is still a chance that you could be injured in the course of your employment. You could slip or fall, a machine or appliance could malfunction or any number of other things could go wrong. Of course, there is no sense in…
You may have heard the phrase workers’ compensation, and you may even have a general understanding of what the phrase means, but when you truly need to take advantage of your workers’ compensation benefits, you will need to have an intricate understanding in order to maximize those benefits. If you were injured in a workplace accident, you are likely eligible…
The concern of whether or not your employer offers workers’ compensation is practically a thing of the past, as nearly every employer is required to offer the insurance. However, this leaves a different question that many may be asking if they sustain a workplace injury: whether or not their specific injury is covered. The answer in almost every case is…
While some jobs come with more occupational hazards than others, there’s always a chance that an accident could occur at your place of work, possibly resulting in mild to severe injury. From slipping on an icy staircase to being injured while operating a piece of machinery, accidents in the workplace can occur in many different ways. However, what’s often just…
