The Most Common Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries can happen to anyone, in any type of work environment. Although occupations such as construction work are inherently more hazardous, workers who sit at a desk and use a computer all day are at risk for repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our workers’ compensation …
Warehouse Injuries Increased Dramatically in New York in 2021
Warehouse accidents are nothing new, but as more consumers order products from Amazon and other companies as a result of the pandemic, workplace injuries are on the rise. Our workers’ compensation lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, have represented injured workers throughout the greater NYC area for more than 30 years. As the largest …
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How to Obtain Workers’ Compensation for Occupational Hearing Loss in NYC
Millions of workers in the United States are exposed to noisy environments every day. Even mild hearing loss can affect your ability to communicate or perform your job duties safely and effectively. If you’ve developed job-related hearing loss, you should be entitled to collect workers’ compensation benefits in New York. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, …
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Injured on the Job? Know Your Rights in New York City
Being injured on the job can be stressful. Many workers wonder how they’ll pay for medical treatment and time off from work. If you’ve been hurt at work, it’s important to understand that injured employees have rights. For more than 30 years, our workers’ compensation lawyers have helped workers in the greater NYC area obtain …
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Signs You May Be Suffering From Repetitive Strain Injury
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a common workplace injury that can have long-lasting effects. Although many people think it mostly affects administrative or data entry workers, repetitive stress injury also can affect workers in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and warehousing. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our work injury lawyers have helped workers throughout …
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How Employers Can Prevent Back Injuries
Back injuries can be caused by lifting heavy objects, repetitive motion, slip-and-fall accidents, and other accidents at work. These types of workplace injuries are largely avoidable, and when employers provide proper training and safe working conditions, the incidence of back injuries may decrease. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our workers’ compensation lawyers handle all …
Is Your Housekeeping Job Exposing You to Dangerous Substances?
Whether you do cleaning work in a home, hospital, office, hotel, or school, it is a strenuous profession that can put you at risk for chemical exposure. Our occupational disease lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, help injured workers in the Greater NYC area obtain workers’ compensation benefits for all types of injuries sustained …
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Who Qualifies for Disability Compensation in New York?
When an injury impacts your ability to earn a living and support your family, the physical, emotional, and financial fallout can be overwhelming. Whether you were hurt on the job or outside of work, the disability lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, provide the compassionate legal support you need. We can evaluate your case …
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Does Your Job Expose You to Asbestos? Know Your Rights.
Asbestos exposure can cause serious illnesses such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer. Unfortunately, many people have been unwittingly exposed to asbestos on the job, but don’t suffer the repercussions until decades later. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our occupational disease lawyers understand that asbestos exposure can have a devastating impact on …
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in NY
Repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome can be painful and impede your ability to work and perform daily tasks. If you’re suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome that is work-related, you may file a workers’ compensation claim, but you must prove your job caused your injury. Our workers’ compensation lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & …
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