Worksite Accidents & Injuries

In 2021, New York workers experienced 125,500 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses while on the job. Of these cases, 81,600 injuries were serious, resulting in […]

Heat-related injuries are a serious concern in many workplaces, especially those involving physical labor and outdoor work during the warmer months. Workers in construction, agriculture, […]

Workplace injuries can be an unfortunate and unavoidable reality for employees in various industries across Central New York and the Southern Tier. According to the […]

Workers injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation to help with medical bills, missed wages from inability to work, and disability benefits. Taking […]

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 2.2 out of every 100 employees in New York State were injured or became sick from work in […]

Every worksite should prioritize employees’ safety. However, many jobs, especially those in construction, require staff to work near hazardous chemicals, operate heavy machinery, or work […]

Can construction workers apply for workers’ comp in New York? The answer to this question is, “probably.” Under most circumstances, New York law requires contractors […]

If you are hurt on someone else’s property because of a danger or hazard that the property owner knew about or should have known about, […]

When an employee is injured at work or while performing work duties, and that injury prevents them from working temporarily or even permanently, they can […]