Every year, thousands of New York construction workers are injured by dangerous tools and equipment, such as malfunctioning power tools, unstable ladders, and heavy machinery. These accidents often happen quickly and without warning, but many are preventable with proper safety practices and oversight. Construction workers are generally covered by New York workers’ compensation insurance when […]
Things to Know About Workers’ Compensation for Gig Workers
The gig economy has changed how millions of people earn a living. Gig workers like rideshare drivers, food delivery couriers, and freelance designers make up a major part of New York’s workforce. But when it comes to legal protections like workers’ compensation, many of these individuals find themselves in a gray area. Workers’ compensation is […]
What Is Assumption of Risk and How Does It Affect Your Personal Injury Case?
Assumption of risk is a legal concept based on the idea that individuals who voluntarily participate in certain activities accept the possibility of getting hurt. In many personal injury cases, the defense uses the assumption of risk as an argument for why their client should not be considered liable for an injury. In New York, […]
The Most Dangerous Tools and Equipment on New York Construction Sites
Construction is among the most dangerous jobs in New York. While the overall fatality rate for workers in New York State is 2.9 per 100,000, the rate for construction workers is a staggering 11.1 per 100,000 (New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health). Many New York construction injuries involve dangerous tools and equipment regularly […]
Remote Employees and Workers’ Compensation in New York
The pandemic brought about a global shift in the way we see work. After countless in-office positions were made remote, many employers saw the benefits and decided to keep work-from-home or hybrid work arrangements in place after the pandemic. Although such arrangements have proven beneficial for workers and employers, work injury cases are more complicated […]
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