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Workers across a wide range of occupations can be injured by unsecured items, tools and equipment. Workplace accidents involving falling debris often occur in construction, warehousing, the car industry and manufacturing. They usually happen when: Scaffolding and ladders aren’t properly secured on construction sites Hand tools and building materials aren’t properly secured or stored. This…

Sciatica is a condition that aggravates the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back, through the hips and buttocks, down each leg and to the feet. Compression of this nerve causes pain that radiates from the lower back down the back of the legs. The pain can be a mild ache, a…

Workplace accidents are usually preventable. The majority of them are not caused intentionally, but rather, by careless mistakes made by other workers or supervisors. The workers’ compensation attorneys at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP Attorneys At Law have seen the devastating consequences of careless mistakes made in the workplace. We have had…

Construction and agriculture workers are critical to New York’s economy. Yet, those who work in both industries often face dangerous working conditions on a daily basis in order to earn a living. According to a recent study conducted in Australia and published in Wiley Online Library in July 2020, one of the risks that construction…

When workers are injured on the job, they often need months of medical treatment and physical therapy. Many injured workers are unable to return to work for several months or years due to their injuries. In some cases, they can never perform the same job functions they once did due to a permanent disability or…

COVID-19 cases have dropped significantly in New York over the last few months, but we’re still not in the clear yet. Recently, New York has still had hundreds of new cases per day. New York is currently in Phase 4 of its loosening of COVID-19 restrictions. That means several businesses have reopened under strict social…

In many workplaces, incentives exist for those who work harder and faster. We often see this in construction, retail, restaurants and manufacturing. The risks of working too fast can be overlooked in these environments. According to Liberty Mutual Holding Co. Inc.’s 2020 workplace safety index, the three costliest workplace injuries include overexertion, falls and being…

It is the hottest time of year. For those who don’t have the luxury of working in an environment with air conditioning, the health risks of working in hot conditions is clear this time of year. What are the risks of working in hot conditions? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, workers…

Many public employees have risked their lives and health over the last few months while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. These include police officers, first responders, public health workers, mail deliverers and parking enforcers. Recently, New York lawmakers have introduced legislation to provide death benefits for public employees who have died after becoming infected with…

Those who work in the meatpacking industry have a dangerous job and are at risk of sustaining serious injuries or illnesses. The physical work alone requires repetitive movements, frequent lifting, and the need to move quickly. In addition, meatpacking workers must handle sharp knives, saws and grinders. There is very little automation involved. One study found…