Construction workers in New York City perform many essential tasks that keep our city running. They repair our roads and maintain our buildings. Construction work, however necessary, presents dangers and many construction workers suffer a variety of injuries on the...
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Who is responsible for repairing broken sidewalks?
You may be walking home from the corner store when you trip on a crack in the sidewalk, break your arm and injure your back. These injuries can take a long time to heal from and will likely lead to lots of medical bills that you have a tough time paying if you are too...
Qué funciona y qué no para mantenerse despierto detrás del volante
Prácticamente toda persona que maneja debe haber experimentado al menos un poco de sueño alguna vez al conducir. Es totalmente normal sentir que todavía podemos manejar un poco más y llegar a nuestro destino, pero si se dan ciertas circunstancias, parar es la mejor...
¿Qué hacer si las condiciones en mi trabajo son inseguras?
Es común callar en ciertas situaciones por miedo a que hablar traiga represalias, o incluso una situación tensa con el empleador. Sin embargo, cuando de su seguridad como trabajador se trata, seguir trabajando en condiciones inseguras puede tener consecuencias mucho...
Workers’ comp: what is an independent medical examination?
Workers’ compensation exists for your benefit. When you suffer a work-related injury, rather than giving you the option of suing your employer, New York uses workers’ compensation to ensure you receive the medical care you need and to recover any lost wages. But not...
Understanding pedestrian fault in a car crash
In New York City, pedestrians abound. This requires drivers to remain hyperalert on the road – paying attention not only to other motor vehicles, but also to foot traffic from every direction. In such an environment, collisions are unfortunately common – and usually...