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What is Carlos’ Law and How Does It Affect Construction Accident Claims?

What is Carlos' Law?

S.621B/A.4947B, Carlo’s Law, took effect in January 2023 and could affect the amount of compensation in a job injury claim. However, for the most part, this criminal law doesn’t affect…

What Are the OSHA Fatal Four Construction Injuries?

What Are the OSHA Fatal Four Construction Injuries

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Fatal Four construction injuries are the deadliest construction site injuries. Because of the high risk of serious injury, employers have a…

Occupational Injuries and Occupational Diseases: What’s the Difference?

Occupational Injuries and Occupational Diseases What is the Difference

In some ways, these two job injury claims are very different. Occupational injuries, like falls, usually happen suddenly and without warning. On the other hand, an occupational disease, according to…

Can I Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits and a Personal Injury Settlement from the Same Injury?

Workers' Compensation Benefits and Personal Injury Settlement Possible?

Yes, but as you may expect, it’s complicated. New York, like most other states, has an exclusive remedy law. This law states that in most cases, injured workers must file…

Eye Protection and Injury Prevention in the Workplace

eye injuries protection

Each year, about one million American workers sustain a serious eye injury. Many others develop eye diseases. About 90 percent of these injuries and diseases are preventable. As outlined below,…

What Happens If I’m Injured As I Work From Home?

Injury Work from Home

Work From Home has allowed many people to avoid dangers associated with coronavirus. But the Work From Home push has had some unintended consequences. For example, remote workers are at…