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How Injured Divers Can Collect Compensation for a Maritime AccidentDepending on the terms of employment, a commercial diver could be owed benefits under workers’ compensation, the Jones Act, or maritime laws.
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Construction Workers at High Risk of Back and Spine InjuriesConstruction workers can suffer back injuries by falling from a height, lifting heavy loads, or just from the daily physical demands of their work.
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NY Construction Workers Can Hold Third Parties Accountable for Dangerous Worksite AccidentsNew York Labor Laws allow injured construction workers to file lawsuits against employers, contractors, and property owners for dangerous work conditions.
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Long-Term Complications of Maritime Broken Bone InjuriesA broken bone may heal in time, but some fractures can cause lifelong pain or disability. Discover why maritime workers may suffer bone fracture complications.
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The Dangers of Functional Capacity Exams for Injured Maritime WorkersHave you been asked to attend a functional capacity exam? Find out how these tests affect your maritime injury claim and how to protect your rights.
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Studies Say New York City Construction Injuries and Deaths Are on the RiseNew York City has one of the highest construction accident and injury rates in the country, and studies show that workers are likely to remain at risk.
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How the Limitation of Liability Act of 1851 Affects a Maritime Injury CaseThe Limitation of Liability Act allows vessel owners to undervalue their losses, greatly affecting the amount injured maritime workers may receive.
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Should New York’s Scaffold Safety Law Be Repealed?Legislators are considering making changes to New York’s Scaffold Law, which may make it more difficult for construction workers to get injury compensation.
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New York City Construction Workers Required to Have More Training in 2018New York City has passed a new law requiring minimum training for all construction workers, taking aim at the high death toll from construction accidents.
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Cell Phones and Crane Operation Are a Deadly MixConstruction crane operators put everyone at risk while using cell phones during work. Learn about OSHA's safetly regulations in place to protect you!