What You Need To Know If You Are Injured On The Jobsite
Many injured workers, especially union members may be eligible for a Disability Pension. In general, disability benefits are considered to be a temporary cash benefit for people injured off the job, in other words an injury that did not arise out of or in the course of employment. This type of benefit may be offered […]
Hiring a New York Car Accident Lawyer
Drivers, bicyclists, motorcyclists, passengers, and pedestrians are injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents every day in New York City. These accidents have many effects on the people involved, some of which can be devastating. Even if everyone involved has appropriate insurance coverage, getting the compensation you deserve after an accident is difficult. Experienced, knowledgeable […]
5 Steps To Take After a Construction Site Accident in New York
In 2019, there were over 1,000 fatal injuries in the construction industry due to falls, crane accidents, falling objects and other hazards. The construction industry makes up about 20% of all work-related fatalities. While OSHA requires employers and construction managers to maintain a safe environment and provide safety training to prevent construction accidents, not all […]
Best Reasons to Hire a New York Construction Accident Lawyer
A career as a New York City construction worker can be highly lucrative. In fact, with an average annual salary of $87,200, construction is New York City’s fourth-highest paying job sector. This may be due to the fact that the Big Apple has the fourth-largest construction industry in the nation. That said, the high pay […]
Why It’s Important to Hire a Construction Accident Attorney
Construction work is an already hazardous job, but it doesn’t have to be needlessly dangerous. In fact, New York state laws and industrial codes are written to help ensure that dangers are minimized at construction sites. Construction workers know the hazards on job sites and are skilled in their jobs. It is the responsibility of […]
Your Guide to Construction Accident Lawyers in New York City
Accidents happen, and sometimes they occur in the workplace. Unfortunately, if your workplace happens to be a construction site, an accident can be severe. When you fall or your equipment fails on a construction site, it could lead to a severe injury that keeps you out of work for months, years, or permanently. It may […]
Beyond Workers’ Compensation – Additional Benefits for Injured Workers
Workers’ Compensation Benefits, knowing your rights if injured at the worksite, who to contact, when to file are important facts in protecting your rights to benefits. However should you ever have the misfortune of being injured on the job, you must also be aware that other entitlements exist in addition to Workers’ Compensation Benefits – […]
7 Reasons To Hire A Construction Accident Lawyer
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, one in every ten construction workers sustains work-related injuries every year, with falls and equipment defects accounting for the most severe outcomes. A construction accident lawyer specializes in helping injured construction workers and their families navigate the complicated aftermath of their work-related injuries. Although every state except […]
How a Construction Accident Attorney Can Help You
As a construction worker, you face one of the highest chances of sustaining severe or fatal injuries while on the job. When not fatal, construction accidents can result in debilitating injuries resulting in lost wages, sky-high and life-long medical expenses, the inability to care for oneself, the loss of enjoyment of life, and other damages. […]
Who is Liable for Construction Site Accident Injuries?
If you were injured in a construction site accident, you might be wondering who is legally liable for your injuries. Determining who is at fault for your accident can be difficult without the help of a construction site accident lawyer, but it can be done. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may be […]
