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Is It Illegal to Drive with A Pet on Your Lap in New York State?

November 1, 2019 By Paul Giannetti

Most states, including New York, have distracted driving laws that address the use of cell phones behind the wheel. Fines and points are assessed for talking on a handheld phone, using email or texting features, taking photos or playing games — just about anything you’d do with a smartphone, besides talking hands-free, is prohibited. Handheld […]

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Dangers of Ill-Fitting PPE and Clothing on the Job

September 20, 2019 By Paul Giannetti

Women account for only 10 percent of construction workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But that includes administrative and office workers; the ratio of women actually in the field is significantly less — in some disciplines, as low as 3.4 percent. Other trades have a similar gender imbalance. Women are: 5.7 percent of […]

Filed Under: Accidents & Injuries

New York Workers’ Compensation Rights and Benefits for Osteoarthritis

May 4, 2019 By Paul Giannetti

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 30 million American adults. Though there are more than 100 types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is responsible for between one third and more than one-half of all cases. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage between the joints begins to break down. Cartilage is a flexible, connective […]

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What Are My Rights After I Got Spinal Stenosis from a Work Injury?

May 3, 2019 By Paul Giannetti

There are more than 200,000 cases of spinal stenosis in the United States each year. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal column that results in pressure on the nerves and resulting discomfort. It most commonly occurs in the neck (cervical stenosis) or in the lower back (lumbar stenosis). Though some are born with […]

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Occupational Diseases and Illnesses

March 20, 2019 By Paul Giannetti

An occupational disease or illness refers to any disease that arises from exposure to a risk factor while at work or while participating in a work-related activity. Employees who sustain an injury, or contract a disease or illness that is directly related to their employment are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. How Workers Contract […]

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