Being a truck driver comes with many challenges. Besides long hours on the road, you also have to deal with the heavy traffic around New York and bad weather. However, one of the biggest challenges is dealing with injuries. Shoulder injuries This type of injury is...
Workers’ Compensation
Newer employees are injured far more often
In the beginning of May, The Travelers Companies, Inc. released an official Injury Impact Report that has made big news in New York and around the country. What the organization found was that, as far as workers' compensation claims, it doesn't matter how old an...
How to stay safe while working outside
If you live in upstate New York, you know that the weather can change with little warning. Therefore, if you happen to be working outdoors, it's important that you pay attention to the forecast to ensure that you're prepared for the elements. It's also important that...
Why you should report your injury to your employer immediately
In the hours and days after getting hurt at work, you are probably focused on getting the medical care you need to relieve your pain and regain bodily function as quickly as possible. It's understandable that you aren't thinking of workers' compensation immediately...