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Every worker needs to understand a company’s health and safety policies Many workplace accidents occur due to language barriers involving non-English speaking employees, according to a recent article about the issue in Safety + Health, a magazine focusing on workplace safety-related issues. “Clear written and verbal communications are essential to health and safety excellence,” said…

Injured workers have rights, and a construction accident lawyer can protect those rights Demolition work can be very dangerous and often results in serious construction accidents, especially in New York City, where construction and demolition work constantly takes place due to the city’s robust real estate market. Not surprisingly, serious demolition accidents frequently occur in…

The Brain Injury Association of America hopes more people become aware of the seriousness and the severity of brain injuries. That’s why this month the association is promoting its #MoreThanMyBrainInjury campaign. “Many people with disabilities have their lives defined for them,” the association’s website says. “The #MoreThanMyBrainInjury campaign gives individuals a chance to overcome those…

Construction accident lawyers in NYC explain why scaffolding accidents happen What’s the best way to prevent scaffolding accidents, especially when it comes to construction accidents? By providing construction workers with scaffolding safety training, according to the New York City Department of Buildings, which recently issued a safety alert reminding workers about the importance of such…

Our New York workers’ comp lawyers explain how to avoid a workplace accident Workplace safety takes work. Companies need to be vigilant about making sure workplaces and employees are safe at all times. That’s why businesses cannot become complacent about workplace safety, according to a recent article published by EHS Today. “Complacency is a state…

Our NYC workers’ comp attorneys explain how the technology can become a hazard Advanced wearable safety devices known as “industrial exoskeletons” have been hailed by workplace safety advocates for helping to prevent workplace accidents, which often result in injured workers pursuing workers’ compensation benefits. However, a recent scientific study raises concerns about the cognitive effects…

Our Workers’ Comp Lawyers Look at the Role AI Can Have in the Workplace Artificial intelligence technology may be able to prevent workplace accidents and potentially make workplaces safer, according to a recent workplace safety study. “Not only will it (artificial intelligence) be in the fabric of the future of work, but it’s going to…

A New York Workers’ Comp Attorney Explains the Problem Falls, slips, and trips continue to be leading causes of serious and fatal work accidents. An annual report on the top Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) violations says that more falls were cited in 2021 than any other type of at-work injury-causing or deadly accident.…

Victims may be able to pursue a lawsuit Medical equipment that was supposed to help people breathe better is now keeping many of those same people and their families up at night worrying about worst case scenarios. Philips Respironics recently issued a recall of thousands of ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines. These devices often work…

A New York Construction Accident Lawyer Provides the Details Workers Should Know Construction accidents are common in New York. It’s dangerous work and there are many hazards on-site. A workplace accident can impact workers in many ways. They can be left with serious injuries and may be out of work for weeks or even months.…