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Workers’ Compensation Payments Available to Injured RoofersRoofers who suffer falls, equipment accidents, and repetitive strain injuries on construction sites are owed compensation for an on-the-job injury.
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Construction Day Laborers Are Owed Compensation for Injuries in New York CityEven if they are not considered employees, day laborers are still entitled to payment after a construction work injury in New York.
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Many Construction Workers Don’t Report Their Work-Related InjuriesAlthough injury reporting eases the financial burden of disability for workers, employers, and insurers, many construction injuries continue to go unreported.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.