There is no doubt that fatigue represents a substantial contributor to workplace injuries in New York City and throughout the country. Sometimes the worker may attempt to sleep too little and work too many jobs and hours at one time. In other instances, fatigue may be...
Month: February 2017
Workers’ compensation benefits will go to dead worker’s family
There are many dangers that workers in New York City face every day. Some are common and expected, and others may be totally unforeseen. An accident of the latter kind took place recently on the upper East Side when a doorman at an apartment building fell and died...
Push for protection against construction injuries grows stronger
Construction workers continue to amass support in their drive to implement mandatory apprentice training of new workers in the industry. Recently, the firefighters' unions and the transport workers union in New York City joined the Building Trades Council to promote...
The risky nature of working in the health care industry
Health care workers, despite being employed in a field that involves the care and well-being of the ill and injured, face a high risk of suffering an injury on the job. In fact, statistics indicate that individuals who work in hospitals face a risk of injury that is...
Construction injuries and deaths are increasing at work sites
The construction boom in New York City is something that the industry and its workers are enjoying for the foreseeable future. With increased work, however, there also comes an increase in construction injuries and deaths. A big issue now facing city officials is how...
Employers arrested for not having workers’ compensation coverage
It is a violation of the workers' compensation law in New York, including in New York City, for an employer to not obtain workers' compensation coverage for its employees. Recently, the state Inspector General arrested two employers for the workers' compensation crime...