After years of driving, most truck drivers in New York develop a condition known in layman's terms as "trucker's shoulder." This is basically a pain in the entire arm, fingers, shoulders and neck region. Fortunately, they are measures one can take to prevent or...
Workplace Injuries
Falls are a common cause of worker injuries on construction sites
Construction work in New York goes on year-round. It often seems as if there are projects constantly in progress. This provides work for many people in the industry. Those who are working on site are subject to inherent risks due to the sheer nature of the job. Since...
The most common work-related knee injury you’ve never heard about: Prepatellar bursitis
People who suffer a knee injury at work can suffer from extreme pain and mobility limitations. These injuries are often deeply challenging and can lead to lost work time and problems with mobility. The odds are high, however, that you've never even heard of the most...
Construction site safety remains a serious concern
Construction can be risky work, and the men and women who work in this field may face a higher chance of an accident. Because of this, employers should strive to make worksites as safe as reasonably possible. Increasing safety and prioritizing certain measures can...
At least 15 male breast cancer cases attributed to Ground Zero
On September 11, 2001, New York's skyline and identity changed forever. More than 15 years later, many New Yorkers are still experiencing aftershocks of 9/11, often in unexpected ways. Unusual and devastating health conditions continue to affect people who were near...
The serious nature of lacerations in the workplace
A laceration is a cut, but it's much more than a simple, small injury that can heal on its own. Many lacerations are deep enough to require stitches and potentially surgery to close the wound. Depending on how it was caused, a laceration may have a high risk of...
Injured workers have the right to reasonable work accommodations
No one shows up to work hoping to suffer a serious injury, but workers still get hurt every day in New York and across the country. Sometimes, those injuries are relatively minor and only require a day or two for recovery. Other times, an injury can result in...
5 common causes of ladder accidents
Depending on your profession, you may have to use a ladder to complete your job. For example, if you work in construction or as a painter there won't be many days that go by when you don't use a ladder at least once.You should become familiar with the most common...
NYC Grapples with Safety and Privacy for Undocumented Workers
Whether people wish to acknowledge it or not, immigrant workers play a tremendous role in building and maintaining America's major cities - especially New York. The Pew Research Center has estimated that 15 to 33 percent of New York's construction workforce is...
Give Yourself a Fighting Chance To Hire the Right Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES:Give Yourself a Fighting Chance To Hire the Right Workers' Compensation LawyerYou're working hard, paying the rent and putting food on the table. You have plans: to put your kids through college, to take a vacation, to save for retirement. The...