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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Should New York’s Scaffold Safety Law Be Repealed?Legislators are considering making changes to New York’s Scaffold Law, which may make it more difficult for construction workers to get injury compensation.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!
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Three Excuses Your Employer Shouldn’t Even Try After a New York Construction AccidentEmployers may find excuses after a construction accident to help remedy the cause of your accident and mediate personal injury claims. Learn more here.
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3 Things You Should Refuse to Do After a NY or NJ Construction AccidentInjured at your construction job in New York? If your employer asks you to do these things following a construction accident you should refuse, learn more here.