Scaffolding, an integral part of New York construction sites, requires engineers and designers trained in the development, assembly and use of these temporary structures for maintaining safety standards. If your worksite uses the wrong scaffolding system for the job,...

If you are one of New York City’s thousands of undocumented construction workers, you may believe that you cannot file a Workers’ Compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit if you sustain injuries in a workplace accident. This is not true. You have just as much...

It is a fact that some jobs are simply much more dangerous than others. While it is possible to sustain debilitating injury in any workplace, even an innocuous office setting, some jobs are more predisposed to fatal injuries than others. Habitually dangerous jobs...

When you work in the construction industry in New York, it may be easy to overlook the risks facing you and your coworkers every day on the job. After all, you believe your experience and expertise will help you to avoid danger, and where it may exist, you trust in...

There are many dangerous tasks a person may engage in when working on a construction site. The industry as a whole acknowledges the risks construction workers face and employers are supposed to ensure their employees are properly trained on all safety protocols and...

A hiring surge in warehouse workers and delivery drivers generally accompanies a company growing its business. The risks of injuries, however, may increase when new or inexperienced employees find themselves adjusting to automated and fast-paced working conditions....

Being injured at your place of work is often stressful. However, it is crucial that you take the proper steps after a work injury. By following the process, you can rest assured that your claim will be received in a timely manner, which ensures you are well within the...

Like many other New Yorkers, you work hard to support yourself and your family members. Additionally, you provide value to your employer through your unique skills and talents. Even if you are careful at your workplace, though, you may eventually sustain a serious...

As an undocumented immigrant, it can be difficult to secure work while in the U.S. If you find a job, the government desires that it is a safe workplace for everyone, including you. The idea is that everyone deserves to work in jobs that do not pose unnecessary harm,...

Workplace accidents shatter lives in a myriad of ways. They often bring on physical pain, emotional trauma and financial problems as a result of lost wages. Sadly, accidents derail many workers' careers temporarily or even permanently. When a worker loses the ability...