On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Feb 6, 2018 | Work Injuries
On-the-job accidents in New York workplaces typically qualify for benefits through workers’ compensation. However, when serious work injuries occur because of negligence, workers’ comp may not be enough, and other responsible parties can — and should...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Dec 28, 2017 | Work Injuries
Regardless of who one works for or the type of work one is engaged in, an accident can occur without warning. At times, these work injuries can result in either disability or even death. Any New York resident could suffer a serious injury on the job that could...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Dec 21, 2017 | Work Injuries
Construction workers perform important jobs that are essential to growth and infrastructure maintenance in New York. While construction sites are inherently dangerous due to the nature of the job, these conditions are often exacerbated by negligent employers or third...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Oct 25, 2017 | Work Injuries
New York construction sites are frequently scenes of accidents and injuries. Any construction worker knows that the risk of work injuries is high, and abiding by recommended safety precautions is essential. However, sometimes an accident cannot be predicted,...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Sep 26, 2017 | Work Injuries
New York construction sites are notorious for accidents and safety violations. In recent months, numerous work injuries and two deaths have been reported from workers falling. Falls from heights are among the most common accidents on construction sites, and a recent...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Aug 7, 2017 | Work Injuries
Across the country, safety advocates and workers alike may be joyfully sharing the latest news regarding injuries and fatalities in the workplace. According to the latest government statistics, overall fatalities from work injuries in New York and several other states...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Jun 26, 2017 | Work Injuries
Construction seems to be a perennial event in New York. Whether it is a new building being raised or an old one receiving much-needed upgrades, the men and women on the front lines of construction know they risk work injuries every day. Part of what makes construction...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | May 13, 2017 | Work Injuries
Under most circumstances, construction workers who are injured on the job may claim benefits from workers’ compensation insurance. These benefits cover medical bills, rehabilitation and lost wages. Additionally, workers’ compensation provides death...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Apr 10, 2017 | Work Injuries
While most people suffer an injury on the job at one time or another, construction accidents are seldom minor incidents. An accident at a construction site may mean work injuries that can be permanently disabling or even fatal. Recently, a New York man was injured in...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Mar 7, 2017 | Work Injuries
Back injuries, broken bones and shoulder strain may be familiar injuries to many New York workers. Those in the construction industry are no strangers to work injuries that can alter a person’s life in a split second. However, injuries that do not get much press...
