Workplace Injuries
New tech devices may help protect NYC construction workers
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | November 5, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
A collaboration between three companies may help protect construction workers from onsite injuries. Insurance provider, The Travelers Companies, Inc., is partnering with contracting company Gilbane and Triax Technologies, a tech company focused on the construction industry. Devices send out auto alerts about onsite falls Triax created the Spot-r Clip, which is a small device worn… read more
Workplace Injuries: Construction Accidents in NYC and How to Protect Yourself
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | October 11, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
Have you or your loved one been injured in a construction accident? You may be eligible to file a legal claim. New York City has seen a rise in construction accidents – and construction workers need to know how to protect themselves. New York City is in the midst of a building boom – with… read more
Awareness to protect your hearing starts in October
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | October 7, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
No matter which field you work in, your hearing can be at risk, but some industries are worse for your hearing than others. At the law office of , we know that your ears often take the back burner when you consider the different ways you can be injured on the job. This month, you… read more
Study links smartphones with MVAs for workers compensation
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | August 28, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
New York is the home of many different career paths that can be both fruitful and dangerous. With the amount of construction workers, subway operators, and taxi drivers we have, there are plenty of moments where a resident could have a serious injury that requires compensation. Thankfully, the recent advancements in technology have made these… read more
Workplace injuries and workers’ compensation
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | August 24, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
Most New Yorkers are aware that the state provides workers’ compensation benefits, but coming face-to-face with the stressful obstacle of a workplace injury is another story. Not only does an incident affect one’s physical wellbeing; it can grip victims with a mountain of mental and emotional stress. While an injury can change one’s life forever, the benefits that… read more
What services are available through workers’ comp?
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | July 5, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
If you have the misfortune of being injured at work in New York, workers’ compensation insurance typically will apply to help compensate you for income lost due to your injury. Along with monetary compensation, you may be entitled to receive vocational and medical rehabilitation as well. A lesser-known benefit available through the worker’s comp program… read more
New york workers’ compensation laws at a glance
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | May 25, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
Getting hurt on the job can mean serious injuries, a stream of medical bills and time out of work. New York employees currently dealing with the effects of an accident that took place at work can easily feel strained from the seemingly endless process that can ensue. Fortunately, there are ways to navigate the state’s workers’ compensation… read more
OSHA releases list of top safety violations
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | April 15, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
If you or one of your family members is employed in the construction industry in New York, you have good reason to want to stay aware of the type of risks faced on job sites everyday. You should be able to trust that employers will do all they can and should to keep people safe… read more
When an employer violates workers comp laws
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | March 28, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
Accidents can happen anywhere, but when they occur on the job, the steps that unfold may differ from those of a typical incident. For instance, most New York employers are required by law to accommodate employees who have suffered an injury while at work. They may be required to supply proof of safety training, documentation… read more
Workplace accidents and the basics
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | March 19, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
Much like any other mishap, most New Yorkers would like to think that a workplace injury simply will not happen. Also like other incidents, workplace injuries tend to happen when employees least expect them. When the unexpected occurs, what are the responsibilities of employers and their employees? First and foremost, Workplace Fairness stresses that safety… read more