Injuries Caused by Being Run Over by Operating Equipment

Has a Loved One Been Hit by Construction Equipment? Construction sites are full of heavy, powerful operating equipment. In an accident with a worker or another person on a construction site, operating equipment often causes catastrophic or fatal injuries, leaving families to struggle with high bills, pain and suffering and questions about the future. If […]

Workers’ Comp and Third Party Claims Help Injured Construction Workers

There’s no way around it, construction work is dangerous work and New York is no exception. The construction site accident lawyers at The Orlow Firm are well too aware of the dangers, as they have represented many construction workers over the years. New York crane operator Douglas Fitzmaurice was in the process of moving a […]

Representing People Hurt in Accidents at NYC Airports

Flying is not usually a peaceful experience for people using LaGuardia Airport or JFK Airport here in New York City. Long lines at security, delayed flights and large crowds do not usually make for a relaxing time. Additionally, you should not have to fear being hurt in an accident at the airport. When store owners […]

New York Workers’ Compensation Reform Efforts Continue

Workers’ compensation rates in New York were decreased for the first time this year since 2008. In July, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the lower workers’ compensation premiums as a final measure to implement reforms from a law passed in 2007. Earlier in 2012, other changes were also implemented from the 2007 workers’ compensation reforms including […]

More American Workers Now Dying in Workplace Accidents

Despite new technologies and safety advances, increasing numbers of Americans are dying in workplace accidents. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4,690 workers died as the result of traumatic workplace injuries in 2010. This is an increase from the 4,551 fatalities in 2009. To put the current number in perspective, about 13 […]

NYC Airport Workers Injury Lawyers

Injured Airport Workers in Manhattan, Queens and All of New York City Airports are a mosaic of people working for a variety of companies and organizations. Employees at the airport may work for the Airport Authority, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), or cleaning and maintenance companies. Pilots and flight attendants are employed by various airlines. […]

On-the-Job Injuries

New York Injury Lawyers Protecting Workers Workplace injuries are common. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were nearly 3 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses among private employers in 2012. Of these injuries, more than half required days away from work, transfers or restrictions, data from the federal agency shows. These numbers don’t […]

Undocumented workers have extra challenges after accidents

When a roofer at a development site in New York fell from the top of the building several years ago, his injuries were as serious as one would expect. He needed four surgeries and three hospitalizations and suffered substantial disabilities as a result of the workplace accident. Ordinarily, the worker could expect to seek workers’ […]

Construction work and sustaining injuries on the job

Are construction workers at more risk of being injured on the job? With the economy struggling to recover and unemployment still a major concern, many people will do whatever they can to make ends meet. This includes taking a temp position until something more permanent comes around. With the construction sector being the third largest […]

Procupantes Estadísticas Sobre El Elevado Riesgo De Accidentes A Trabajadores De Construcción Latinos

En un artículo publicado en octubre 24 del 2013, Fox News Latino muestra que, entre el 2003 y el 2011, 75% de los trabajadores de construcción que sufrieron accidentes fatales eran Latinos. La preocupante estadística incluye ciudadanos nacidos en U.S. de padres Latinos e inmigrantes de países Latinoamericanos. Información compilada por OSHA muestra que trabajadores […]

Workers may be injured by storms and hot summer weather

As the temperatures rise, New Yorkers may be making plans to enjoy summer vacations and hot weather. For those who work indoors, summer weather is not a problem. But not all workers have the benefit of a ceiling and air conditioning to keep themselves cool. Many types of workers must be outside, and summer weather […]

Overly tired nannies risking injury

No matter the position, all New York employees are at risk for injuring themselves while on the job. Nannies are no exception, even though they do not work around heavy machinery or in dangerous conditions. However, they typically work long hours and sometimes assist a family 24 hours a day while living in the home. […]

Deadly oil rig explosion results in serious workplace injuries

New York readers may be aware of the oil rig explosion that recently occurred in the Gulf of Mexico. At least four workers on board the platform suffered workplace injuries in the accident consisting of serious burn injuries. Two of these burn victims remain in critical condition. One of the victims is in serious condition, […]

Study Reveals Significant Risk of Injury for Disabled Workers

In New York and throughout the U.S., falls and transportation accidents are recognized as two of the leading culprits of occupational injuries among workers. In fact, thousands of people are injured at work every year for these reasons. A new study appearing in the American Journal of Public Health, however, suggests that workers with disabilities […]

OSHA Takes Almost Eight Years to Approve Workplace Safety Rules

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report showing just how long it takes for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to adopt workplace safety rules. On average it takes the agency almost eight years to approve new safety rules, much longer than other government agencies. OSHA aims to assure safe working conditions […]

If You are Injured on the Job

What do you need to know if you’re injured on the job? If you are accidentally injured at your place of work and in the course of your employment, Workers Compensation guarantees you medical care and cash benefits. These benefits are paid by your employer’s insurance carrier. Workers Compensation is considered the exclusive remedy for […]

The American Workplace: Hazardous to Life and Health?

According to data released by the U.S, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of work-related deaths in 2010 remained roughly the same as in 2009. There is some good news in the private construction sector, where workplace fatalities declined 10 percent from 2009 to 2010 and 40 percent since 2003. Fatal falls are down 42 […]

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