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Maritime Injury Compensation for Commercial Divers Depending on the terms of employment, a commercial diver could be owed benefits under workers’ compensation, the Jones Act, or maritime laws. -
Back and Spine Injuries in the Construction Industry Construction workers can suffer back injuries by falling from a height, lifting heavy loads, or just from the daily physical demands of their work. -
NY Construction Accidents Caused by Dangerous Worksites New York Labor Laws allow injured construction workers to file lawsuits against employers, contractors, and property owners for dangerous work conditions. -
Maritime Injury Claims for Broken Bones and Skull Fractures A broken bone may heal in time, but some fractures can cause lifelong pain or disability. Discover why maritime workers may suffer bone fracture complications. -
How Functional Capacity Exams Affect Maritime Injury Claims Have 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. -
New York City Construction Accident and Injury Statistics New 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. -
Maritime Injury Cases and the Limitation of Liability Act The Limitation of Liability Act allows vessel owners to undervalue their losses, greatly affecting the amount injured maritime workers may receive. -
New York Lawmakers May Repeal State Scaffold Safety Law Legislators are considering making changes to New York’s Scaffold Law, which may make it more difficult for construction workers to get injury compensation. -
New York City Passes New Construction Safety Regulations New York City has passed a new law requiring minimum training for all construction workers, taking aim at the high death toll from construction accidents. -
Injuries Caused by Crane Operators Using Cell Phones in New York Construction crane operators put everyone at risk while using cell phones during work. Learn about OSHA's safetly regulations in place to protect you!