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It’s More Than Giving Out Pretzels
I recently saw a news story about an allegedly drunk woman who kicked and bit a flight attendant while on an international flight to New York. As someone who travels somewhat regularly for both business and pleasure, it is easy to see flight attendants as one-dimensional when they provide us with snacks and beverages. In…
Read More »Reports Cite Fatality, Suicide Risks in Dangerous Jobs
The American Council on Science and Health recently published an article looking at on-site fatality and suicide rates within different industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that some of the most dangerous jobs in the United States are those in the construction and extraction industries, occurring at a rate of 12.1 per 100,000 people.…
Read More »Holding Construction Bosses Accountable for Workplace Fatalities in NY
Holding an employer accountable for a workplace death does not happen nearly enough. Often, those in charge are directly responsible for making dangerous decisions that end up costing workers their lives. Instead of facing consequences, however, executives usually get off scot free. While the company may have to pay a fine, those fines are relatively…
Read More »New York City Garbage Workers at Risk of On-the-Job Injuries
Workers in every industry in New York City face various risks of on-the-job injuries. However, some industries are much more dangerous than others. Just recently, Safety BLR published a troubling report highlighting the work injury risks faced by garbage disposal workers. No matter what profession a worker is in, every employee deserves a safe working…
Read More »Fatal Heart Attack Highlights Workers’ Comp Struggles
Workers across all professions in New York should be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits when they sustain work-related injuries or develop work-related illnesses. If an injury or work-related illness happens, it is up to employees to be able to prove the injury occurred due to job duties. If a work accident or a work-related…
Read More »Professional Association Names NYC Attorney Matthew Funk President-Elect
Law firm partner becomes future leader of New York State Trial Lawyers Association Attorney Matthew A. Funk of New York City law firm Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, was installed as president-elect of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association at a ceremony in the city on Tuesday, June 14. A 1998…
Read More »Bronx Worker Faces Act of Workplace Violence
Workers in certain industries are at risk of getting hurt on-the-job because they are victims of violent acts. Workers in the healthcare profession, for example, could be attacked by patients who have dementia, mental disorders, or who are otherwise unable or unwilling to control their behavior. Workers who work in retail are also at risk…
Read More »Workplace Injuries and Amputations in 2015
A new report from Occupational Safety and Health Administration demonstrates the serious risks that employees continue to face on-the-job. CNN reported on the OSHA data, which was obtained over the course of 2015 from 26 different states that actually had higher workplace safety requirements in place than the minimum federal standards. According to the OSHA…
Read More »Seven Attorneys at Prominent New York Firm Named Super Lawyers
Seven attorneys at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, a New York law firm focused on workers’ compensation cases, have been named to New York Super Lawyers as some of the top attorneys in the state for 2016. The honorees include attorneys Christopher D. Latham, Victor Pasternack, Edgar N. Romano, Robert Saminsky, Catherine…
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court Rules Donning Safety Gear is an Essential Part of the Job
Putting on safety gear can be time consuming for some workers in high-risk professions. As a result, questions have arisen regarding whether employees should be paid for the time spent putting on their gear. The answer to this question would have important implications for work safety. If it was determined putting on safety gear…
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