Craig Rosenbaum | January 2, 2024 | Workplace Injuries
The private industry reported 2.8 million fatal workplace accidents in 2022, and that figure doesn’t even include the public sector. If you suffered a job injury, you may be entitled to compensation. This might mean a workers’ compensation claim, or it might mean an ordinary personal injury claim. Don’t diminish or destroy your claim by… read more
Craig Rosenbaum | March 18, 2022 | Workplace Injuries
Injuries that happen in the workplace can be severe, if not catastrophic. This is especially true for accidents that take place in industries like construction. If you have been hurt while working, it is normal to feel confused and overwhelmed. Because of this, it is critical to consult with an experienced worksite injury attorney. With… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | August 24, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Popcorn lung is easier to remember and say that bronchiolitis obliterans, which is why it is the nickname for the disease. Even though the nickname might sound a little funny, nothing is amusing about bronchiolitis obliterans. What Causes Bronchiolitis Obliterans? There are many causes of popcorn lung or bronchiolitis obliterans. Bronchioles are the tiniest airways… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | August 23, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Self-advocacy means speaking up for yourself and the things that are important to you. When you advocate for yourself, it means that you understand your responsibilities and rights, and you can express what you need or want effectively. Self-advocacy is the ability to assert your interests, rights, needs, and desires through effective communication with others…. read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | July 28, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
In a tragic work accident, one person died, and three people were injured on Manhattan’s East Side. The accident occurred on Thursday, July 16, a few minutes before 4:30 p.m. Four construction employees were working on a building located at 136 East 36th Street in Murray Hill. They were working on the building’s façade when… read more
Craig Rosenbaum | March 30, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is in charge of regulating workplace safety in many states. In New York, OSHA is the regulator in charge of private workplaces; the state has its own agency to oversee the safety of public employees. OSHA will investigate most serious work accidents, as employers have a… read more
Craig Rosenbaum | March 30, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
An analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics has identified the 10 most dangerous occupations in the United States. These jobs have an unusually high number of work-related deaths and injuries when compared with other occupations. While some of these professions are well-known as hazardous careers, there are also some surprises on the… read more
Craig Rosenbaum | July 27, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
It may come as little surprise to most in New York that construction routinely ranks among the most dangerous professions. Construction workers are often asked to operate complex equipment and heavy machinery in unforgiving environments and conditions. Yet what may be shocking is just how dangerous construction can be compared to other industries. The American… read more
Craig Rosenbaum | June 27, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
In the last few years, more and more news reports have detailed how prevalent concussions are sports, especially in football, even at the youth level. What hasn’t received as much attention is that employees are reporting more concussions at work, perhaps because they understand the symptoms better. One Midwest workers’ compensation insurer noted that from… read more
Craig Rosenbaum | March 17, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries in New York do not only result from accidents such as falls or electric shock. Many workers’ compensation claims result from a repetitive stress injury. If you spend most of your time at work standing or walking on hard surfaces, such as concrete, you may be at risk for developing plantar fasciitis in… read more