Our blog has addressed many different types of workplace accidents that shatter the lives of hard-working people. However, it is critical to remember that people employed in any field may be hurt while performing their job duties. Some people may think about construction workers and those who face significant risks on a daily basis. However, those employed in relatively safer…
Many workers’ compensation claims may seem obvious. Fractures related to a construction worker falling off a scaffold, nursing staff suffering back injuries while transferring a patient and concussions for commercial driver involvement in motor vehicle accidents might all seem like pretty clear-cut workplace injuries. But in some cases, such as with firefighters, exposure to certain chemicals can lead to serious…
Workers in every profession are exposed to dangers from the mundane to the extraordinary – and let’s face it, most of the dangers we face every day are fairly mundane. But there are professions in which workers face extraordinary dangers, and some of them occur right in your neighborhood. To get a feel for what might be the most dangerous…
People suffer a variety of health consequences when things go wrong at work. Often, a lot of attention is given to accidents such as falls, mishaps involving equipment and dangerous machinery, and so on. However, there are many other ways in which people are hurt while working. For example, someone may be exposed to toxic chemicals in the workplace, which…
If you receive an injury on the job in New York, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance should cover your expenses and lost wages. However, sometimes the company will deny a claim. When this occurs, you have a good chance of overturning the decision if you fight back by appealing the denial. According to the Claims Journal, some common reasons a company…
Many of us are fortunate enough to have never experienced a workplace injury. Yet, accidents can happen to anyone, and it is important to be aware of your rights should you ever find yourself in need. The state of New York provides five main categories under which injured workers can seek compensation. If you have found yourself in the aftermath…
Those who work in the construction industry face a variety of hazards on the job, from falling materials and objects to the dangers that come with using certain types of machinery. However, electrical shock is a serious concern and these accidents have caused many construction workers to suffer various hardships. If you are an electrician, or if you simply find…
Restaurant workers in New York are at risk of a variety of accidents and injuries. Whether working in the back as a dishwasher or cook or working in the front as a busser or server, there are many hazards that can lead to workers’ compensation claims if not handled correctly. According to OSHA, there are plenty of hazards for employees…
Multi-level construction sites with large equipment and hazardous materials are common in New York. At Angiuli & Gentile LLP, our experienced team helps clients injured at the worksite with the workers’ compensation claims. Arbill reports that four types of accidents were responsible for more than half of all construction site deaths in 2015. Some measures can be taken to prevent…
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases the top 10 most cited violations. Violating these OSHA safety standards can put workers in dangerous or even deadly situations at work. In 2018, eye and face protection violations joined the top ten list. The dangers of neglecting eye and face protection Around 2,000 employees suffer job-related eye injuries each day,…
Healthcare workers do everything within their power to keep their patients healthy and safe, sometimes at their own expense. For this reason, hospitals are considered one of the most dangerous places to work. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, hospitals recorded workplace-related illnesses and injuries at almost twice the rate of private industry. In fact, in terms of…
There is an increasing problem for workers and their employers in New York, and that is the use and abuse of prescription drugs. Their use has led not only to decreased productivity and missed days, but it has significantly increased the amount of workers’ compensation claims. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, overuse of prescription drugs…
