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Amazon Warehouse Injuries Higher Than Others in New York
- March 6, 2024
- Work Injury
Amazon is under fire for new reports about the high worker injury rate in its New York warehouses. In late 2023, several news outlets released headlines like “New York City Amazon Warehouse Workers Injured at Higher Rate Than Other Companies.” While representatives for the e-commerce giant claim to be working hard to reduce the rate of worker injuries, these newest reports are only a continuation of ongoing issues with Amazon warehouse safety. A[ ... ]
Workers Compensation Claims Process
- March 3, 2024
- Work Injury
What is the workers’ compensation claims process like in New York? If you’ve sustained an illness or injury due to your activities at work in the state of New York, you should be entitled to workers’ compensation payments to replace lost income and other expenses. Unfortunately, however, the process involved in applying for these benefits is not always as straightforward as it should be. If you encounter issues when applying for wo[ ... ]
Construction Accidents Often Caused by Poor Safety Practices
- March 2, 2024
- Construction Accident
Construction work is omnipresent throughout New York City. Stand at almost any intersection and you can probably see construction workers in at least one direction. Unsurprisingly, with all this construction going on, worker injuries are also relatively common. But what causes these injuries, and are construction workers often injured due to poor safety practices? Unfortunately, the evidence suggests they are. The follow[ ... ]
Mayor Adams Launches Battery-Charging Pilot to Improve Delivery Worker Safety
- February 29, 2024
- Work Injury
Anyone who has ever lived, worked, or even visited New York City knows that the streets are often very crowded. Traffic jams can make a trip of a few blocks take half an hour or more. But traffic jams affect mostly cars, buses, and trucks. People riding bicycles often weave around the traffic, losing little time. Due to this, many delivery workers in New York City use e-bikes to get around. Unfortunately, as is often the case with newer technologies, many people aren[ ... ]
New Treatment Uses Brain Implants to Help Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery
- February 11, 2024
- Personal Injury Lawsuits
Traumatic brain injuries have long been frightening examples of how the average person can change in an instant from high functioning to barely capable of getting through the day. Typically, these injuries cause lifelong disability, and recovery is far from certain. Until recently, medical science had made no major leaps in treating these injuries. However, it has now been discovered that new types of[ ... ]
What Is the Average Settlement for Workers’ Compensation?
- February 5, 2024
- Work Injury
Average settlements for workers’ compensation vary greatly, depending on many factors, but a workers’ comp lawyer can help you get the maximum amount you are entitled to. The average settlement cost for a workers’ compensation claim is about $40,000, according to the National Council on Compensation Insurance. However, settlements vary greatly, depending on factors such as the nature and permanence of the injury and whether injured workers r[ ... ]
What Is a Section 32 Settlement in New York?
- February 2, 2024
- Personal Injury Lawsuits
A Section 32 settlement in New York is a mutually agreed-upon contract between an injured laborer and employer guaranteeing a one-time, generally tax-free, lump-sum settlement in exchange for the worker’s agreement to resolve some or all aspects of their case. The lump sum is taken instead of weekly payments that may continue over a long period of time. What Is a Section 32 Settlement in New York and Why Accept It? Section 32 is a very specifi[ ... ]
Most Dangerous Roads in Manhattan
- January 31, 2024
- Vehicle Accidents
If you believe popular media, Manhattan is one of the most dangerous cities in the world for drivers, with hundreds or even thousands of accidents every day. While there are a lot of accidents in Manhattan, it isn’t quite as bad out there as depicted in film and television. Like most cities, high congestion and limited space for driving lead to a fair number of accidents. And, unsurprisingly, some stretches of road are quite a bit more dangerous than others. If[ ... ]
Where Most Slip and Fall Accidents Happen in Manhattan
- January 28, 2024
- Slip and Fall Accident
Walking around Manhattan is an adventure. Even on relatively quiet days, most streets and businesses are teeming with foot traffic. It is hard to walk a few feet without having to dodge around someone, which means you are constantly at the mercy of the terrain. And if that terrain is treacherous, you could get hurt in a slip and fall accident. You won’t always be able to avoid crowds, but you[ ... ]
Scaffolding Falls in Brooklyn
- January 27, 2024
- Construction Accident
The weather this winter has been unpredictable. Over the past couple of weeks, New York City citizens have seen temperatures alternate between balmy highs and frigid lows. Oftentimes, low temperatures bring fierce winter winds along with them. During this most recent cold snap, winds hit dangerously high speeds. Authorities are attributing a recent scaffolding collapse in Brooklyn to these high-force winds. Residents noted seeing an unhinged scaffolding dangl[ ... ]
