Category Archives: Workplace Injury

Proposed Legislation for Licensed Elevator Technicians

Author:Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP Our Family Serving Yours for Over 60 Years Toward the end of 2011, we reported in our blog about several tragic elevator accidents in New York City that shocked the public and created widespread concerns … Continue reading

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Workers’ Compensation

If you have been hurt on the job in New York, chances are you will have to file a workers’ compensation claim to recover damages for your losses. Under the workers’ compensation laws, employees of companies covered by workers’ compensation … Continue reading

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Workplace Accidents

In 1970 The Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed to protect workers from being killed or seriously injured in the workplace. This law requires employers to provide employees with working conditions that are safe and free of serious hazards. … Continue reading

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