Every year, severe and fatal injuries occur on construction sites due to negligent workers, employers or property owners. Perhaps many of those at-fault for the accidents believe their site is immune to disaster. Or maybe they are simply distracted or uninformed of...
New York warehouse and retail jobs often dangerous
Even if many people think of dangerous jobs as belonging to police and fire first responders, as well as manufacturing and construction workers, the people who supply us with day-to-day household needs and luxuries also have surprisingly dangerous dangers. Wholesale...
Can undocumented workers get workers’ compensation?
If a job-related injury or illness causes you to lose work or spend money on medical bills or medicine, with few exceptions New York’s Worker’s Compensation Insurance program covers some or of all your expenses and losses. But what if you are an undocumented...
Employee’s family sues after worker dies of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has led many businesses to shut down and operate with their employees taking on roles from their homes instead of coming into the office. Although these individuals can stay home and reduce the risk of exposure, many others cannot. Those who...
Rusty drivers, speeders due to New York’s shelter-in-place order pose a danger
If you have been laid off from your job due to the COVID-19 pandemic and New York's shelter-in-place order, or if you are lucky enough to be able to do your job from home, you are probably not driving much these days. Without the usual commute, and with things like...
