New York Injury Law Firm News
Percentage of Wages That Will Be Covered by Workers Compensation
Under New York law, all employers in the state are required to provide workers compensation coverage for their employees. This coverage provides support for employees who are injured on the job, or families of workers who are killed in a work-related accident. Ideally, a claim for workers compensation insurance will be accepted and the employee …
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Contractor Cited for Fatal Trench Collapse Accident
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a contractor in connection with a fatal construction site accident involving a trench collapse. According to an article in the Forsyth News, the fatal construction accident that occurred in February was a direct result of the contractor’s failure to provide safe work conditions. The penalties totaling …
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Researchers Develop Bioengineered Spinal Disc for Back Injury Patients
Catastrophic back injuries can lead to a lifetime of back pain, limited mobility, discomfort or even paralysis. Back injuries are particularly difficult to treat and it is common for back pain sufferers to struggle with soreness, tenderness, and aches no matter how much physical therapy and prescription drugs they try. A recent article in The …
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New York Bus Accident Injures 19
Nineteen people were hospitalized following a New York bus accident that may have involved a speeding driver. According to a news report in the International Business Times, the bus accident occurred on Interstate 81 in Upstate New York. The bus was travelling in rain-slicked conditions when it left the roadway, went down an 80-foot embankment …
Catastrophic Injuries that Involve Loss of Hearing
A catastrophic injury is one that has long term and significant adverse effects on a victim’s quality of life. There are many types of catastrophic injuries such as multiple bone fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and vision and hearing loss. When a victim suffers hearing damage there is a chance that the effects …
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