Early version of worker’s comp covered colorful characters

On Behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP | Nov 22, 2016 | Workers compensation

If someone were to offer to tell you the history of workers’ compensation, you would likely make a very quick exit from the room. After all, even though workers’ compensation serves the vital task of helping injured workers get the care and treatment they need, it’s background cannot be interesting, right? Well, that’s true only if you find tales of…

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Some important information about workers’ comp and medication

On Behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP | Oct 23, 2016 | Workers compensation

Prescription drugs can play a major role in a successful recovery from a work-related injury. And fortunately, prescription medication is one of the benefits available through New York’s workers’ compensation program. But if you want to make sure that you have your pharmaceutical needs covered, you need to understand how the system works. First, in order to get the medicine…

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How does returning to work affect workers’ compensation benefits?

On Behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP | Oct 16, 2016 | Workplace accidents

You may not realize it, but your job probably provides you with rewards beyond your paycheck. For one thing, every work day you get to spend time with others who are performing similar tasks in the same environment. This means that you have likely forged bonds with coworkers because together you face the same challenges. And your job gives you…

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How can welders avoid breathing in deadly fumes?

On Behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP | Oct 11, 2016 | Workplace illness

Welders work on almost any sort of project that requires the joining of metal parts. This could involve work on construction sites, bridges, ships and pipelines. And the process of welding always produces smoke that contains gas byproducts and metal fumes. If inhaled, welding fumes can cause very severe health issues. Even short term exposure can cause problems, such as irritation of…

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What fall protection measures must be taken on scaffolds?

On Behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP | Sep 8, 2016 | Uncategorized

A good portion of the work performed on a typical construction project is done above the ground and sometimes at very great heights. Obviously, this can present hazards for workers who would be seriously injured in php prepare_wp_import.php
the event of a fall. As such, protective measures must be in place to limit the possibilities of fall accidents occurring. A scaffold can…

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