New York residents who work in machine shops need adequate training to effectively do their jobs. However, accidents can still happen, and certain injuries are very common. Amputations Machinery that cuts materials such as metal or wood is strong enough to cut through...
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Attorney David Klein Awarded Contributor Of The Year By La Colmena
We at , are proud to announce that David Klein, one of our partners, has been awarded the honor of Contributor of the Year by La Colmena, an organization that strives to provide resources for migrant workers in Staten Island. He will be...
Common construction site injuries workers face
The news may report a rare and unexpected disaster at a construction site. However, construction accidents often fall under similar categories as any other harmful workplace incident. Ironically, even though managers and workers might expect specific injuries to...
Easy ways to prevent injuries at work
New York employers are required to take reasonable steps to keep their workers safe. However, there are ways that you as an employee may be able to prevent a concussion, broken bone or other serious malady while on the job. Let's take a look at some proactive things...
Dangers on construction projects
Construction workers face many dangers, and accidents happen frequently. New York is a state where repairs, renovations, and new construction projects occur under many potentially hazardous conditions. Workers who suffer injuries might miss weeks of future work,...
New legislation in New York City changes what employers must put in job postings
Currently, for New Yorkers in the middle of a job hunt, applying for a position represents a significant gamble. As an applicant, you are betting that a job position is worth the time and effort required to go through the application and interviewing process. If the...
How to get the most out of your Social Security benefits
For those who are living with disabilities in New York, Social Security might be a lifeline. Determining the maximum benefits you can get from Social Security is mainly a matter of looking at your own circumstances and understanding how Social Security calculates the...
Steps to take after a collision in New York
Few occurrences can cause confusion like an auto accident, especially those that result in injuries and physical property damage. Knowing what to do in the aftermath can be difficult, but it's important to have an idea of how to proceed before the medical technicians...
Know the steps to take for a construction equipment accident
Working on a construction site in New York may require you to be around heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers, road graders, cranes and hydraulic lifters. Unfortunately, due to their size, it can be dangerous to be around them. Even if you follow safety...
Examining workplace back injuries and prevention strategies
Back injuries make up roughly one in five injuries suffered in the workplace. Even worse, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that more than one million American workers incur back injuries every year. Fortunately, workers in New York who understand the basics of...