Workplace accidents impact the lives of people every day in the United States. While some industries have visibly higher risks of injury than others, every worker may encounter hazards in their job. Workers that come across potential hazards should report them right...

Some employers may hire immigrant workers who do not have proper documentation believing that their employees will not report safety issues because they fear talking to authorities. Cutting corners on safety may save the company money, but it often leads to serious or...

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...