Category: Workers’ compensation

Falls Are No. 1 Cause of Construction Fatalities

Falls are the number one cause of fatalities on construction projects, both in New York and nationwide.  Sadly, a construction worker fell four stories to his death at a construction site in Hell’s Kitchen on August 25, 2015.  According to police, the worker was...

What is a Schedule Loss of Use Award?

If you have been injured on the job, you may be entitled to an award of money for lost wages When you have been injured on the job, In addition to lost wages, you may be entitled to a schedule loss of use award, also known as an “SLU.”  An SLU is an amount of money...