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During the winter holidays, the nearly 1.5 million delivery drivers across the U.S. are at a higher risk of sustaining work injuries. New York City delivery drivers face unique challenges this time of year – particularly due to the city’s high traffic volume and strict traffic regulations. Navigating congested streets, strict parking restrictions, and complying…

For the 13th year in a row, fall protection violations topped the list of OSHA workplace safety violations nationwide, according to a recent National Safety Council (NSC) report. “Although incredible advancements are made in safety each year, we continue to see many of the same types of violations appear on OSHA’s Top 10 list,” NSC…

Eye protection is critical to prevent serious work injuries. In hazardous workplaces, employees need to be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent serious on-the-job injuries. One of the most important types of PPE in many work environments is eye protection. As Occupational Health & Safety reported, eye protection poses significant challenges to both…

Warehouse workers in New York and across the nation are prone to injuries and illnesses due to their working conditions. They’re surrounded by large machinery, heavy items, and potentially hazardous materials. Many of the workers’ compensation claims our New York law firm handles are the result of warehouse injuries and illnesses. Recently, the Department of…

Some work injuries heal in time, but others can have profound effects on injured workers for the rest of their lives, and there are few more profound than hearing loss. Individuals who are hard of hearing face challenges not only at work, but also in conversation, events, and many other aspects of life. October is…

Construction accidents can lead to TBIs with life-altering consequences. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are common among construction workers due to the numerous risks associated with the job. These injuries can have a profound impact, potentially resulting in permanent brain damage. The frequency of TBIs in construction accidents raises crucial questions: How common are these injuries,…

A July crane collapse in Manhattan injured 12 individuals, including three New York City firefighters who swiftly responded to the construction accident. The incident occurred in Midtown Manhattan and involved a tower crane plummeting from a height of 45 stories. Multiple news sources, including The New York Daily News, have covered this tragic event. “I…

“Frontline worker” is a wide-ranging term used to describe someone whose job requires them to interact with the public in person. According to a recent survey conducted by Verkada based on interviews with more than 1,000 workers nationwide, many frontline workers don’t feel safe on the job and wish employers would do more to make…

Annually, over a million people suffer work-related back injuries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Fortunately, in most instances, these injured workers are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. In New York, most employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance, which serves to cover scenarios precisely like this one – situations where an employee…

Are all prescribed drugs covered by workers’ comp benefits? While there are exceptions and lengthy processes for some approvals, New York workers’ compensation benefits will generally pay for all necessary medical procedures and drug prescriptions related to work injuries and illnesses. This sounds straightforward. If your doctor says you need it for your health, it’s…