Any construction job site is dangerous, and those in New York City are no different. Nearly 200,000 construction workers miss one or more days of work each year due to an on-the-job injury. If you are one of them, you know how it can affect your finances. Knowing the most common construction site injuries in […]
Suffering an injury at work can send you into a spiral of worry. Will you be able to return to your job soon? Will you need extensive medical care? Most people can’t afford to lose more than a day or two of work, so feeling stressed and anxious is understandable. There are things you can […]
Workplace injuries can make your life difficult. Not only must you cope with a new health challenge, but you may also have to deal with bills piling up due to lost wages. This becomes especially likely if your claim is initially denied and requires you to attend a hearing. And if navigating injuries and financial […]
The construction industry experiences a large share of workplace fatalities each year, and many construction workers suffer injuries that can affect their ability to work and earn a living for themselves and their families. If you work in this industry, you should know what to do after an incident to protect yourself and your ability […]
The New York City skyline is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its construction crews. Unfortunately, the very nature of these sites also makes them some of the most hazardous places to make a living. Common types of NYC construction accidents can lead to serious injuries, and dealing with the aftermath can […]
Suffering an injury at work can leave you battling physical and emotional trauma while at the same time putting financial strain on you. One of the remedies available for people who’ve been in an accident on the job is workers’ compensation. The types of injuries covered by workers’ compensation vary, but in all cases, they […]
Were you or a loved one the victim of a slip and fall accident? Was there a “Wet Floor” sign posted where you fell? Or was there no warning at all before you encountered a dangerous condition? Even if there was a sign, you may be able to prove that the person in charge of […]
New York City is constantly rebuilding and renovating, which means there’s no shortage of work if you’re in the construction industry. However, construction can be a dangerous occupation. If you’ve been injured on the job, you’re likely unable to work and facing significant medical bills. Fortunately, it may be possible for you to get compensation […]
Car crashes, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and more can all result in severe injuries that leave you facing hospital stays and can even mean long-term disabilities that impact you for the rest of your life. Even if the injuries are relatively mild, your medical bills can still be exorbitant, and you may not […]
While slipping and falling can seem funny on TV, it’s no laughing matter when it happens to you in real life. Slips and falls can result in serious neck, back, hip, arm, or head injuries. You suddenly find yourself on the floor, writhing in pain, wondering how you got there and what to do next. […]