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Statistics from recent years show that deadly construction accidents have been growing more common in New York City. For instance, the numbers jumped 24 percent between 2013 and 2014, hitting 231 total fatalities. As with most trends, there are multiple reasons for this worrisome increase. However, some have blamed little more than a booming industry. The New York Building Congress…
You know that you can get workers’ compensation if you’re injured on the job. Many times, it’s easy to link an incident at work to a physical injury, like a fall resulting in a broken leg, for instance. What if you think your job caused a disease or an illness? You can still seek compensation, just as you would for…
A teen girl was riding in the westbound lane of Bullis Road, in New York, when the car reportedly began to drift over the center line. It moved all the way into the eastbound lanes, and then it slammed into oncoming traffic. The crash happened right around 11:15 in the morning on Sunday, Jan. 14. Police have not yet revealed…
The warehouse store format has been a great invention for retail business. It allows stores to stack many tons of merchandise on skids above the aisles. You see this format in Walmarts, Home Depots, grocery stores, even liquor stores and clothing outlets. Many big box stores use this format. Sometimes, however, these tall towers of merchandise come tumbling down, and…
People often think of a workplace injury as a big, serious event that happens all at once. You fall off of a ladder. You’re injured by a machine. You’re struck by a vehicle on the job site. Yes, these risks do exist, but it’s also important to remember that many injuries simply happen over time. They’re caused by the constant…
Ladders are one of the most commonly used tools in homes and workplaces, allowing users to safety reach heights. Their simple design makes them easy to use, but their misuse has led the U.S. to be the world leader in ladder injuries. When ladders are not used correctly, the user can be seriously injured. Most ladder accidents are avoidable and…
A person can be found at fault in a car accident for simply failing to do anything, if that failure represents negligence. They don’t have to take a specific action to cause a crash; failing to avoid that wreck is just as bad. First, take a look at the four elements typically used in a negligence case: There was a…
You get hurt on the job, and you know you can seek out workers’ compensation to cover your costs. This may include lost wages, for example, and your medical bills. However, you may consider a third-party claim, which is when you start a lawsuit to seek compensation from someone who is not your employer. Why would you want to do…
Ladder falls are one of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) top causes for fatal construction accidents. Even though the chance of a fall goes up when you are on a ladder, there are things you can do to keep yourself safe. Here’s some ways you can facilitate your safety when you’re on a ladder. Plan Ahead Planning out…
Younger workers may be enthusiastic and eager to learn, but they also represent a serious risk in the workplace. They’re more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries than older workers. That information comes from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They carried out a decade-long study,…