On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Jun 23, 2020 | Workplace Accidents
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...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | May 5, 2020 | Workplace Accidents
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...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Apr 28, 2020 | Workplace Accidents
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....
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Apr 21, 2020 | Workplace Accidents
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...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Apr 14, 2020 | Workplace Accidents
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...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Apr 9, 2020 | Workplace Accidents
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,...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Mar 26, 2020 | Workplace Accidents
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...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Mar 17, 2020 | Workplace Accidents
In America, workers have rights, regardless of their immigration and documentation status. You may think that you have fewer rights than an American citizen, but when it comes to workplace safety, that is not the case. Your employer must maintain a safe work...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Aug 9, 2019 | Workplace Accidents
Flagger safety is sometimes overlooked in roadway work zones across New York. Flaggers are the ones who control traffic flow in these zones, so it’s important that they are seen by drivers and know what to do in case of emergencies. Otherwise, they risk being...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Dec 18, 2018 | Workplace Accidents
Outdoor work in New York can be physically challenging and dangerous in the best of conditions. But in the winter months, those challenges are amplified by winter conditions, icy roads and accumulated snow. That’s why the Occupational Safety and Health...
