Although health insurance is important to New York employees, some corporate giants - such as Wal-Mart, Target and Walgreens - are trimming their budgets by cutting out medical benefits for part-time workers. While this may seem like an effective cost-cutting measure,...
Month: October 2014
Work-related accident claims involving noise exposure
When many New Yorkers think of workplace accidents and workers' compensation cases, they may immediately think of back injuries, machinery accidents and chemical-related injuries. However, exposure to loud noises is a common, but not much-talked-about, concern....
What to do after suffering serious construction injuries
Workplace accidents can happen in virtually any environment. Even an employee working in an office can suffer an injury from an accident. However, there's no doubt that construction workers suffer job-related hazards on an everyday basis. When New York construction...
What injured workers need to do after an on-the-job accident
Although some workplace accidents in New York are minor, there are many that are serious in nature. These accidents can cause employees to deal with significant medical expenses. On top of that, they may suffer from short-term or long-term disabilities that prevent...
Worker dies from construction injuries after slab falls on him
To support the country's growing population, construction companies are constantly erecting new buildings, from houses to schools, restaurants to hotels. Although these buildings are necessary, the construction process can be very dangerous. Case in point: a worker...