La mayoría de los trabajadores en este estado tienen los beneficios del seguro de indemnización al trabajador a través de sus empleadores. Esto significa que, si estas personas sufren una lesión laboral mientras están trabajando o viajando para el trabajo, pueden...
Premier New York Personal Injury Law Firm
Workers’ Compensation
The World Trade Center attack and workers’ compensation
Most Americans remember where we were on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. For New Yorkers, the painful memory is more acute. And for those who lost loved ones that terrible day, the emotional and financial struggles are still going on. Members of the World Trade Center...
Can I see my own doctor if I am injured at work?
It is likely you have a close relationship with your family physician. You have seen them for years for routine checkups and the unexpected injury or illness. You trust them and believe they will provide you with the best care possible. So, if you are injured at work,...
Los accidentes de construcción más comunes para los trabajadores
Nadie duda que la construcción es una industria excepcionalmente peligrosa para los trabajadores. Con tantas máquinas, herramientas, alturas, sustancias tóxicas, condiciones de ambiente, y otros peligros que los trabajadores de construcción enfrentan todos los días,...
Common injuries suffered at construction sites
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...
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...
What is the most dangerous job?
What qualifies as the most dangerous line of work in the country depends on how you ask the question. For example, by the raw number of workplace deaths, construction is the most dangerous industry. Over the past decade, construction workers have consistently suffered...
Baggage handlers face many work-related injuries
As airlines add more flights, the hustle and bustle grow at U.S. airports. After more than two years of challenges due to concerns regarding COVID-19, carriers and airports gain some sense of normalcy This also means job security for the thousands of airport ground...
What are the different types of workers’ compensation benefits?
There are several different categories of workers’ compensation benefits that can help injured workers including injured construction workers. It is helpful for those workers injured on the job and their family members to be familiar with the different types of...
Construction workers can suffer catastrophic cold weather injuries
Construction workers face extreme hazards during every shift. From falling debris and scaffolding collapse to toxic exposure and shock injuries, workers in this occupation must be always on high alert. Unfortunately, environmental factors beyond their control can...