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Scaffolding Accidents

Need Help After A Scaffold Accident In New York City? Each year construction workers are injured in accidents involving scaffolding. An expert construction accident attorney or scaffold accident lawyer is vital for analyzing and prosecuting a New York scaffold accident and obtaining maximum compensation. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. New York Labor Law 240 is sometimes called the scaffold law even though it applies to gravity-related incidents at construction sites and covers different types of NYC construction work. Scaffolding injuries are just one type of covered activity under Labor Law 240, a statute intended to protect the...

16 April

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Brooklyn Construction Injury Lawyer

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Injured In A Construction Accident In Brooklyn? Accidents can occur at construction sites even with the proper safety equipment and training. These accidents are sometimes the result of the reckless or careless actions of a site manager or a reckless employee. When this is the case, an individual may be able to recover compensation through a personal injury claim or, if they are a worker, seek benefits through a workers’ compensation claim. The process of recovering compensation differs greatly depending upon the facts of an individual case. A construction injury lawyer in Brooklyn could help individuals who were injured on a construction...

29 March

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Workers’ Compensation

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F&A Injury Lawyers represent injured New York workers. An individual injured at work or during the "course and scope" of employment will have to deal with workers comp. It is very important to understand how Workers' Compensation affects your legal rights. When someone is injured on the job, their employer must have Workers' Compensation insurance for them. This insurance pays for lost earnings, medical treatment, medical expenses, and other benefits. An experienced worker's comp lawyer can often work together with a personal injury law firm to obtain the best outcome for an injured employee. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for...

01 April

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What Are The Four Warehouse Dangers At Work

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Forklift Accidents, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

Warehouses are large buildings that store "things" such as raw materials, machine or device components, and finished goods for distribution to retailers. They often become busy and even frenetic places during peak demand periods of the year. This places a lot of pressure on their workers to move products rapidly explains one of New York work accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. Unfortunately, some warehouse managers solve this by compromising safety as well as pushing their workers too hard and/or making them work long shifts. A warehouse full of rushed people on foot moving among racing forklifts through...

11 November

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New York Construction Accident Lawyers Discuss Workplace Amputations

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in Construction Accidents

Far too often, hardworking men and women suffer severe amputation injuries while carefully handling their daily jobs. While most of these cases are addressed by our state’s workers compensation system – others may still justify the filing of a separate civil action against the employer. If you’ve suffered any type of workplace amputation, you need to recover for all past medical expenses, pain, and suffering – as well as all past and future, lost earnings. How Common Are Workplace Amputation Injuries? OSHA (the Occupational Safety & Health Administration) reports that during 2015, workers suffered 10,388 severe injuries. Of that total, 7,636 led...

01 October

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NYC Healthcare Construction Jobs Increase Could Lead To More Accidents

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in Construction Accidents

Although many new NYC healthcare construction projects are bringing critically needed jobs during the pandemic, safety guidelines must still be closely followed to limit accidents. Between 2020 and 2023, NYC boroughs (except for Staten Island) should experience a thirty-eight percent (38%) increase in healthcare sector construction, costing about $9.4 billion. That number reflects a slight increase over the $6.8 billion the city spent between 2016 and 2019. Many of the new buildings will be constructed in the Bronx and Brooklyn. All OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) officials and construction site managers must keep enforcing all basic safety measures – while...

16 September

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Brooklyn Demolition Accident Lawyer

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There is a serious shortage of space in Brooklyn, which makes demolition projects common. While most people imagine a wrecking ball when thinking about demolition, there are many types within construction. Workers may tear down a wall with a sledgehammer and knock out other structures. These aspects of demolition all have one thing in common, they can be very dangerous. The injuries resulting from a demolition accident are often catastrophic. Workers can get injured by the amount of debris flying around during demolition. Those on the job site when a building is completely demolished while they are still in the area...

02 June

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Safety Tips for Workers

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in Accident Injuries, Construction Accidents, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

Construction sites are very dangerous, both for workers and those in the nearby area. By following a few simple tips, construction workers can complete their projects while ensuring everyone is kept safe. Construction workers should make an ongoing effort to attend all safety training programs offered by employers, unions, and other local organizations. These courses and seminars can provide new information on job safety even for those who have taken similar classes before. Workers should also always ensure they are wearing proper safety gear for their job. Steel-toed boots, high-visibility vests, helmets, and harnesses are just a few pieces of equipment construction...

02 June

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How workers compensation lawyers can help?

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Accidents, Legal Advice, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

You went to work every day to support your family. Your income helped to pay the bills and put food on the table. But, in an unexpected moment, this changed because you became injured on the job. Work done on the job has its share of rewards but can also pose unique medical and financial challenges in the wake of a serious on-the-job injury explain the worker's compensation lawyers at the F&A injury law firm in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. It's understandable to have many questions when this happens. How will you support your family if you are the primary...

01 June

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New York State (NYS) Workers Compensation Lawsuits-Claim Guide by Injury Lawyer

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in Accident Injuries, Construction Accidents, Personal Injuries, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

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As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 4 million workers were injured on the job during 2005 and 5,700 workers lost their lives from work-related injuries. New York State’s no-fault worker’s compensation program is meant to provide financial protection to workers hurt on the job and to provide the appropriate medical care. NYS State law requires employers to purchase insurance in order to provide workers’ compensation benefits to his/her employees. This insurance covers payments for medical care and to replace lost wages. It also provides facilities regarding medical treatment. However, denials are common while filing an injury claim....

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