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.
Two Construction Workers Injured in Fire at RIT’s Tiger Stadium – A fire erupted at RIT’s Tiger Stadium construction site, injuring two workers and prompting an investigation. The blaze, controlled within 20 minutes, may have originated from roof equipment. The Goshen’s workers’ compensation lawyers at…
Fatal Compactor Accident Claims Life of Cottrell Paper Employee in Milton: Investigation Ongoing – Tragic industrial accident at Cottrell Paper claims life of 42-year-old Anthony T. Smith Jr. The Newburgh work injury lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. | The Disability Guys emphasize the critical…
Jersey City Construction Worker Wins $2 Million Settlement After Injury at Liberty State Park – Discover how a Jersey City construction worker secured a $2 million settlement after a severe fall at Liberty State Park. The NY construction injury lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.…
Tragic Death of Queens Sanitation Worker Richard Errico: A 19-Year Veteran Killed in On-Duty Accident – A tragic accident in Douglaston, Queens, claimed the life of a 54-year-old sanitation worker after he fell from his garbage truck and was run over by the vehicle’s wheels.…
A construction worker tragically died in Queens after being struck by equipment while working on an underground sewage system. Paulo Couto, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident, which highlights the persistent dangers faced by workers in the construction industry. The New…
18-year-old NY State Parks employee Dariel Vasquez killed battling Orange County wildfire. Multiple fires rage across NY and NJ, burning over 2,500 acres. The Yonkers work injury lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. | The Disability Guys highlight the need for support for the families…
A construction worker has been granted a $25 million settlement following a severe head injury sustained during the renovation of a Brooklyn warehouse, now an Amazon shipping facility. The lawsuit alleged that a contractor fabricated safety logs to falsely claim the site was safe prior…
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…