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Our New York City workers’ compensation firm earns Tier 1 list status US News & World Report recently recognized the Law Offices of Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, as one of the “Best Law Firms” of 2023 in New York City as part of the magazine’s annual Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”…

Can new technology help prevent workplace head injuries? One of the most common types of construction accident injuries involves workers sustaining a concussion while on the job. Sometimes referred to as a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), there’s nothing mild or minor about a severe head injury. This is why news of a new state-of-the-art…

Violations involving falls once again sit atop the list Do neglectful employers ever change their ways? OSHA’s recently released annual list of the Top 10 most-cited safety violations suggests that many do not. Although the number of overall reported workplace accidents and injuries has decreased, the safety violations that hurt and killed employees 10 years…

New York City workers’ compensation lawyers explain what to know Fires and explosions often cause serious injuries and fatalities in the workplace. Every year, more than 200 workers are killed and more than 5,000 are injured in work-related fires and explosions, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Here’s another startling statistic –…

Those who participated in rescue, recovery, and cleanup operations have legal rights Twenty-one years after the September 11th terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, some New York workers and their families are still dealing with the health consequences of that tragic day. In particular, many of the 9/11 rescue and recovery workers were exposed…

New York construction workers are at a higher risk for concussion Construction workers are at an elevated risk of getting a concussion at work compared to other professions. This type of work injury is often diminished. Injured people may be told by employers and insurance providers that “it’s not a big deal” or you can…

Trench-related workplace fatalities – including workplace fatalities due to trench collapses – have increased at an “alarming” rate this year, prompting the U.S. Department of Labor to increase enforcement of trench and excavation work nationwide. That’s according to a recent announcement by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). “The Occupational Safety and Health Administration…

Hand injuries are among the most common injuries sustained while on the job, according to annual workplace injury statistics compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and other workplace safety officials. Injured workers may be eligible for workers’ compensation and other potential benefits. That’s why it’s important to understand what to do if…

Landscaping has many potential dangers that can cause a work injury. Compared to many other industries, working in landscaping comes with a heightened risk of injury and illness for employees. However, for professional landscapers in New York, understanding mandatory safety standards and how to identify hazards can reduce the risk of suffering an on-the-job injury.…

Electrocution poses a major risk to NYC workers. In a national survey, employees were nearly unanimous in their opinion on electrical safety at work – “more can be done” by employers to reduce the risk of severe injuries and fatalities. Conducted by Fluke Corporation, the survey polled over 900 workers on electrical safety at work.…