Craig Rosenbaum | September 27, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
In New York, an average 209,400 workers annually suffer workplace injuries and illnesses, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. These incidents represent total cases for the state in 2015, the most recent year for which this information is available. These injuries represent 8 percent of the entire state’s workforce and include all injuries for which… read more
Craig Rosenbaum | September 7, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
When most New York residents think of workplace injuries, construction and oil fields are typically the first industries to come to mind. However, a surprising number of nurses also experience injuries while on the job. While the injuries a nurse experiences may not initially appear as catastrophic as, for example, those caused by a falling… read more
Craig Rosenbaum | August 30, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
If you have spent any time on a construction site in New York, you know the hazards are numerous. However, if the contractors or property owners on the job are lax in their maintenance and safety standards, your chances of injury may increase dramatically. Here at Rosenbaum and Rosenbaum Attorneys at Law, we recognize the… read more
Craig Rosenbaum | August 21, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
When a New York resident is involved in an accident at work or develops an illness due to a work-related situation or environment, it may be necessary to have an investigation conducted to learn more about what may have contributed to the event or condition. This may be done by investigators from the U.S. Occupational… read more
Craig Rosenbaum | August 14, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
Workers across the state of New York know the hazards present in the workplace. In fact, a new report from the National Safety Council, “State of Safety,” only gives New York a C for protecting workers on the job. The report, which rates the safety of each state in the country based on road, home and… read more
Craig Rosenbaum | August 7, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
Do you or someone you love work in the construction industry in New York? If so, you know that it only takes a brief moment for something to go wrong on a construction job site that may have extremely serious if not deadly repercussions. Certainly there are reasons that make construction a potentially risky line… read more
Craig Rosenbaum | June 27, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
New York residents who work in the construction industry know that they can find themselves in precarious situations at any time. This is true regardless of the nature of a person’s work as it is not only the ironworkers or other people actually performing the construction itself but anyone who steps foot on a construction… read more
Craig Rosenbaum | June 9, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
Employers in New York must follow regulations regarding toxic substances set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA encourages employers to change to safer chemicals and substances whenever possible but recognizes that such transitions may not always be possible, especially if a substance is essential to the operations of a business. Due to this,… read more
Craig Rosenbaum | June 6, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
As a worker in New York, you have the right to know if your occupation is dangerous. Sometimes it is clear that a specific job is risky, but other times, it is not quite so clear. The first step to preventing workplace injuries is being aware because it allows you to be more vigilant about… read more