I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read that there are around 160 million victims of work-related illnesses worldwide annually. Shocking, isn’t it? These tragedies, not only can devastate their families, but also make an enormous burden for an economy. Not only is it the employer’s responsibility to make sure a safe working environment, but […]

Boomers And Workplace Accidents Older adults born between 1946 and 1964 are also known as the Baby Boomer generation. They are famous for being hardworking because of their willingness to put in long hours, and today, many are still doing so despite having reached retirement age. This situation presents a unique challenge for these older […]

Virtually all workers in the state of New York are covered by New York’s Workers’ Compensation statute (WCL § 1, et seq). Coverage under the statute is not optional—if you are an employee, you are covered, with only a very limited number of exceptions.

Suffering a workplace accident is not only painful physically, but it can be overwhelming mentally as well. After getting hurt, depending on the severity of the situation, you could find yourself dealing with the fact that you can’t go back to work. If you can’t work, then you aren’t making money. However, workplace accidents are not your responsibility as an employee. It’s up to your employer to ensure that they provide a safe environment and that you have everything necessary to complete your job in the most effective way.