Accident and injury laws are unique in
- Page 8
-
We Help Crew Members Recover After a New York Ferry Boat AccidentFerry boats operate daily in the waterways around New York City, and crew members can suffer serious injuries due to shipowner negligence.
-
Labor Shortage Makes Construction Workers More Likely to Suffer Injuries on the JobAs the number of skilled construction workers continues to fall, the risk of employee injuries due to inexperience and overwork is steadily on the rise.
-
Injured Construction Workers Are Owed Compensation for Violent Acts on the Job SiteNew York City employers and contractors can be held liable for injuries caused by workplace violence on their construction sites.
-
Hofmann & Schweitzer Helps Seafarers International House Raise $240,000Seafarers around the world benefit from the work of Seafarers International House. Learn what they do and how Hofmann & Schweitzer supports their cause.
-
Majority of Construction Accidents Can Be Traced Back to Improper TrainingNew York City employers and contractors can be held liable for injuries caused by a failure to properly train construction workers for the job.
-
Construction Workers Are Owed Compensation When Fatigue Causes InjuriesOn a construction site, simple mistakes caused by fatigue can lead to lifting injuries, machinery accidents, work-related vehicle crashes, and other accidents.
-
Severe Weather Can Cause Cruise Ship InjuriesIs the cruise line responsible when bad weather results in guest injuries? Learn about the cruise’s responsibilities and what to do if you are hurt on a cruise.
-
Stay Off Social Media While Recovering From a New York City Construction InjuryA workers’ compensation insurance company may be watching an injured construction employee’s social media accounts for evidence to deny a claim.
-
What All NYC Construction Workers Should Know About Compartment SyndromeCompartment syndrome is a serious injury that could impact construction workers. Find out what it is and what you may recover if you’re hurt in New York City.
-
New York City Construction Accidents Are on the RiseNew York is in the midst of a building boom, but increased construction projects have caused a rise in injuries and fatalities for construction workers.