Workplace Accidents

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration plays an important role in ensuring the safety of construction workers across the State of New York. Known simply as “OSHA,” this administration sets a number of rules, conducts inspections, and investigates accidents. It also makes certain recommendations – such as the adoption of new and improved safety equipment. […]

Getting a summer job can be a rite of passage for many teenagers and young adults, but the workplace can be dangerous for workers who are inexperienced or too timid to bring up safety concerns. Nevertheless, young workers have the same rights as other employees. If they are injured on the job, they may be […]

Firefighters, police and other emergency responders assume a risk of injury as part of their job duties. But if they are injured because of other factors — such as a property owner’s negligence — they may have legal recourse beyond workers’ compensation. An emergency responder may seek compensation for injuries from a property owner whose act or failure to […]