Work is a place you should not have to worry about getting hurt, but the reality is that employer negligence costs money and sometimes lives. And with the onset of the COVID-19 vaccine and working from home, it’s hard to know what the ever-changing laws mean for you. Learn more about your workplace rights by reading up on the latest.
Tragic I-90 crash claims life of Thruway Maintenance Supervisor Stephen Ebling. Newburgh work injury lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. | The Disability Guys stress the importance of the greater need for safety for roadside workers and offer support to families seeking justice for work-related…
The Federal Transit Administration’s report reveals a troubling rise in safety risks for MTA transit workers, marked by increased near-miss incidents and violations. Commentary from the New York work injury lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. | The Disability Guys underscores the need for accountability…
NY Appellate Court rules Google employee’s traumatic brain injury after company happy hour is compensable. Markhoff & Mittman P.C., Yonkers workers’ comp lawyers, emphasize the importance of legal support for employees injured during work-related events and the need for workplace safety beyond traditional hours. Google…
Most construction materials used to renovate or build a home contain silica dust, some of which include stone, rock, sand, gravel, clay, bricks, tiles, concrete, quartz, and certain plastics. Exposure to this dust can increase the risk of developing numerous health problems, according to data…
California’s strong agricultural industry flourishes thanks to hardworking farm workers who take great pride in their work. The state has implemented laws to ensure safe working conditions, fair pay, and basic labor protections. From the United Farm Workers Union to today, California has made it…
This article is brought to you by the New York accident lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman P.C. | The Disability Guys Understanding the complexities of Workers’ Compensation laws in New York is essential, especially how they affect financial recovery after a work-related injury. One crucial…
You never expect to get hurt during a typical day at work, but injuries happen every day – often through no fault of your own. While the rate of nonfatal workplace injury in North Carolina’s private industries is significantly lower than the national average, thousands…
Efforts to protect North Carolina workers are paying off, as new figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that the state’s nonfatal workplace illness and injury rate in private industries remains well below the national average. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
This article was brought to you by NYS workers’ compensation lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman P.C This year has quickly begun to unravel with a tragic turn of events, a construction site collapse in the Borough Park section of Brooklyn claimed the life of a…
This article was brought to you by NYS workers’ compensation lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman P.C. In times of health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s vital to understand and tackle the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. Let’s break down a recent study…