When it comes to workers’ compensation claims, there are two categories: 1) accidental injuries, and 2) occupational diseases. For the purpose of this article, we are going to be discusses occupational diseases and how they factor into the workers’ compensation claim...
What Counts as an Occupational Disease in NY?
Across the nation, workers’ compensation involves two types of claims: claims involving workplace accidents and claims involving “occupational diseases.” Typically, a workplace accident will result in injuries, which can be temporary or permanent. Some injuries will...
What is an Occupational Disease?
According to the New York Workers’ Compensation Board, “An occupational disease arises from the conditions to which a specific type of worker is exposed. The disease must be produced as a natural incident of a particular occupation, such as asbestosis...
Chemical Exposure in the Workplace
Most people come into contact with chemicals on a daily basis, especially if they use household chemicals to clean their kitchen, bathroom, and floors. Although minimal exposure to certain chemicals is generally deemed safe, continuous or prolonged exposure to...
Are Occupational Diseases Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
What is an occupational disease? It is a disease that stems directly from the conditions that a worker is exposed to. Under specific circumstances a worker is entitled to workers' compensation benefits when they are suffering from an "occupational disease." An...
Have you been Exposed to Asbestos in the Workplace?
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than one million people go to work in the U.S. at a location where they are exposed to high levels of asbestos. So what is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring and fibrous material that...
Firm Obtains $195,000 Settlement for Asbestos Exposure Victim
A worker chose to spend his time cleaning up at the World Trade Center after 9/11, but had no idea that it would take a serious toll on his health. This individual spent much of his time at the devastating site of the 9/11 Twin Tower collapse in the months following...
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Targeted for Asbestos Exposure
More than 100 plaintiffs have suffered the adverse effects of asbestos exposure, and are now banding together in a class action lawsuit in order to seek compensation for their pain and medical bills. According to Asbestos.com, the 100 plaintiffs are all workers and...
Asbestos Exposure in Unexpected Occupations
Asbestos exposure is a publicized and very real danger when it comes to construction jobs and pipe-fitting. But those who work in construction are not the only ones that are in danger of suffering the injuries of asbestos exposure. This fibrous material has been known...
Asbestos Exposure: Overview of the Hazards
Although there are many that have heard of asbestos, there are many that do not understand what it is exactly. Simply speaking, asbestos is one of six natural materials that are produced for their ability to resist heat and electrical damage, as well as its strength...
