Road construction can be a very dangerous profession. Not only do you have to handle heavy machinery and possibly dangerous substances while out on the roads in all kinds of weather, but you also have to perform your job in close proximity to moving traffic. Despite...
Any time you go to the doctor and need testing done or other follow-up appointments, you should be informed and followed up with within a reasonable amount of time. If your medical provider doesn’t follow up with you at the appropriate time or doesn’t reach out to...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) helps make sense of workplace safety. The organization requires that employers report injuries and fatalities on the job. OSHA then uses that information to analyze workplace risks and help improve best...
You pay a premium for time with a health care provider. You likely pay for insurance every month and then also have to pay a co-pay when you arrive for your visit. You expect your doctor to listen to you, treat you with compassion and help you resolve your issue....
If you break your leg in a car crash, you probably realize it instantly. After all, you won't be able to move your leg or put weight on it without experiencing excruciating pain due to the fracture. However, not all injuries are diagnosable right at the scene of a car...
Working in construction, there are times when you may be exposed to risks. If you work on a team that completes highway repairs or other construction tasks on busy roadways, then you could be at risk of being hit by a car or injured in other ways. In fact,...
The construction trade has countless possible workplace hazards. There are dangerous tools and heavy pieces of equipment that could hurt a person. Electricity could easily lead to injury or death. Objects falling from higher up on the construction site could hurt...
If you’re working as a third party on a construction site or are hurt by someone while you’re on the job, it’s important for you to know the steps to take to help yourself. After any kind of work-related injury, it’s very important for you to seek medical attention....
Not all injuries are only covered by workers’ compensation, even when they happen on the job. In many cases, workers have remedies that go far beyond workers’ comp, and it’s important to explore all of them if you have suffered a serious injury. You never want to...
As technology advances, the number of medical errors that take place is reducing. This doesn't mean that medical errors never happen; there are still many things that can go wrong when dealing with a negligent doctor. Here are a few common medical mistakes in New York...