Staten Island, and indeed the entirety of New York City, is in a constant state of change and growth. And the construction industry is a major contributor to that growth. Often the city’s development is characterized by tearing down the old and replacing with the new. And it takes many hard working individuals who operate very large and powerful machines…
If someone asked you to name the largest human organ, what would be your answer? If you said the lungs, intestines or some other internal part, you would be wrong. Believe it or not, your skin is your largest organ. And while you may not think of your skin as performing organ-like tasks, it is responsible for such functions as…
If you should ever be injured while on the job and the injury is properly treated, there is usually a good chance that you will enjoy a full recovery. There are a couple of reasons for this. First, you will probably be able to have your medical care covered by the workers’ compensation program. Also, the human body has amazing…
Our eyesight is an amazing and important gift. But it is also very fragile and as such, we must always be aware of any hazards that could cause eye injuries. There are many work environments that are rife with potential threats to one’s vision. For example, on construction sites, there can be all manner of debris such as wood chips,…
There is no doubt that you have to be strong and have tremendous physical stamina to work at a construction site. But even the heartiest construction worker can be undone by the summer heat. And it does not take long for the heat to take its toll. You can begin to experience the symptoms of heat stress after just a…
If you are a New Yorker who has been injured at work, you will likely be eligible to receive workers’ compensation. Your compensation can pay for your medical care and help you get back on your feet. On-the-job injuries can sometimes take more than just a visit to the hospital and some medicine to heal. Sadly, some injuries can leave a worker…
Suffering an injury at work, such as a laceration or a broken bone, is painful and can result in missing time from the job. Typically, you are well aware when you are injured, and you can have the matter dealt with as soon as possible. On the other hand, there are occupational illnesses that can be caused by exposure to…
Every day, hard-working New Yorkers carry out the important tasks that help keep the Big Apple moving and growing. And whether you work on a construction site, in a restaurant, behind the wheel of a delivery truck or in any other potentially hazardous environment, you know how important it is for your employer to follow all applicable safety regulations. An…
The importance of following all applicable safety regulations on a construction site cannot be understated. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is tasked with enforcing these rules. But sometimes employers fail to adhere to these standards and as a result construction workers suffer serious or even fatal injuries. One of the most common tasks that construction workers must carry out is the…
In most personal injury cases, at least one party must be found negligent in the circumstances that caused the injury. A driver speeding through a red light would likely be at fault for any injuries suffered by victims in a resulting car accident. It is this fault that determines whether or not victims recover compensation. However, for personal injuries that…
You have probably heard that workers’ compensation benefits exist to provide workers with compensation for any injuries they receive as a result of the functions of their job, but if you have ever learned years after starting your job that you are suffering from lung cancer, you may wonder just how effective workers’ compensation benefits are. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits…
The vast majority of employers in the country, including in New York, are legally required to provide workers’ compensation benefits and coverage to their employees. This often means that workers who are injured on the job can recover compensation for their injuries simply by informing their employer and taking advantage of the benefits that they already have. In many cases,…
