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Wind Can Make Scaffolding Work Dangerous for New York City Workers
According to 7 Online, a scaffolding accident near the Brooklyn Bridge was likely caused by wind. An experienced scaffolding accident lawyer knows wind can increase the dangers of working on scaffolding in New York City and can make it more likely that accidents will occur. Before a worker does any tasks on scaffolding when the…
Read More »Avoid NY Scaffolding Accidents With OSHA Compliance
Many employees throughout New York frequently must perform work on a scaffold. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 65 percent of people in the construction industry spend at least some time on scaffolding. This is around 2.3 million construction workers. A scaffolding accident attorney knows that some of these workers are involved…
Read More »New York Workers Need Strong Workers’ Comp Laws
Throughout New York City and surrounding areas, injured workers depend upon workers’ compensation to provide them with necessary financial assistance if they suffer a temporary or a permanent injury while they are doing their jobs. In many cases, a workers’ compensation lawyer may need to help workers get the benefits that they are entitled to…
Read More »How Do OSHA Trends Affect New York Workplace Safety?
Workplace injuries remain a very real concern for employees throughout New York, Brooklyn and the Bronx. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has the responsibility to establish workplace safety regulations, to inspect worksites and to enforce those regulations. However, a workers’ compensation lawyer knows that OSHA has many shortcomings. OSHA is very understaffed and…
Read More »Is the Government Doing Enough to Protect Workers?
Federal contractors are paid with taxpayer money to provide goods and services for government projects. Federal contracts can be very lucrative. Unfortunately, some federal contractors accepting millions in taxpayer money violate worker safety laws designed to protect employee health. Recently, President Barack Obama issued an executive order designed to ensure that federal contractors are complying…
Read More »Outdoor Workers at Risk of Heat-Related Illnesses
Summer brings many risks for outdoor workers, with thousands becoming sick each year as a result of exposure to excess heat. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new campaign to prevent heat illness in outdoor workers in order to reduce the chances of illness or fatalities. Employers need to be aware…
Read More »Temp Employees at High Risk of New York Work Injuries
Amid a slew of serious injuries and fatalities incurred by temporary workers – who often aren’t properly trained, equipped or supervised – the Occupational Safety & Health Administration division of the U.S. Department of Labor has announced it is increasing its scrutiny of companies that routinely use temp agency services. This is important news because, as…
Read More »New York City Social Security Disability Appeals to Get Tougher
Appealing a rejection of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits in New York City may soon get harder, as the federal agency, bowing under political pressure, seeks to increase the threshold of proof for claimants. Our New York accident attorneys have learned that the new proposed rules would require all appellants to present all “relevant” medical…
Read More »New York Social Security Disability Changes Coming in 2014
The Social Security Disability Insurance benefits program will be undergoing a number of changes over the next year in the way the government determines whether applicants qualify. The New York Social Security lawyers at Pasternack, Tilker, Zielger, Walsh, Stanton & Romano, LLP understand that some of these changes could improve your chances of receiving benefits, but…
Read More »Cold Weather Work Injuries in New York On the Rise
A recent NBC New York report indicated that 911 calls for slips and falls on icy pavement have surged in recent weeks. Then there were reports that falling ice from One World Trade Center led to the closure of several bustling streets nearby. And, of course, car accidents are more common when the roadway surfaces are…
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