OSHA Violations Lead to Workplace Accidents
Employers have a responsibility to make sure all of their employees have the means to knowledge and safety when it comes to workplace hazards. When employers fail to provide their workers with safety training or safety equipment, employees can become seriously injured or suffer fatal consequences. In an effort to hold employers accountable for providing safety[...]
What Should I Do if I’m Injured in Accident?
If you are injured in an accident, you may be left feeling overwhelmed and not sure what you should do next. Of course, different types of accidents can lead to different injuries. That being said, the type of accident an individual was injured in may also be an indicator of how serious an injury may be.[...]
What are independent medical examinations?
When a person gets into an accident that causes them to become injured due to the negligence of another party, they may want to bring a lawsuit. A personal injury lawsuit can allow you to collect damages for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you are bringing a lawsuit against a negligent[...]
Christmas Tree Safety in Apartments
With Christmas just around the corner, it is important to make sure that anyone with a real Christmas tree in a New York CIty apartment takes safety precautions to avoid a fire from starting. Between 2011 and 2015, there were an average of 200 fires related to Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Prevention Association.[...]
Will I be monitored by the insurance company after being injured?
When a person is injured in an accident, they may consider filing a personal injury lawsuit against the party that caused their injury. During the course of the lawsuit, the insurance company may actually monitor the injured person as they go about their daily life to ensure that they are truly as injured as they claim[...]
Are firefighters eligible for workers’ compensation?
Firefighters have a very important job and we rely on them to keep us safe. That being said, working as a firefighter is a very dangerous job and there is a high chance for an on-the-job injury. Unfortunately, firefighters are not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in New York City. When firefighters do become injured, they[...]
