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Construction Accident Resources
If you have been injured in an on the job accident in the New York area, the resources
on this page may be helpful.
Study on Workers Compensation - New York (PDF)
Construction Accident Blog
Department of Labor
The Department of Labor fosters and promotes the welfare of the job seekers, wage
earners, and retirees of the United States by improving their working conditions,
advancing their opportunities for profitable employment, protecting their retirement
and health care benefits, helping employers find workers, strengthening free collective
bargaining, and tracking changes in employment, prices, and other national economic
measurements. In carrying out this mission, the Department administers a variety
of Federal labor laws including those that guarantee workers? rights to safe and
healthful working conditions; a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay; freedom from
employment discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other income support.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA's role is to promote the safety and health of America's working men and women
by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education;
establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace
safety and health.
Govbenefits.gov
GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information
on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs.
Medical Malpractice Resources
If you are considering a lawsuit against a doctor or hospital in New York, the following
resources will be very valuable to you
Falling Claims and Rising Premiums in the Medical Malpractice Insurance Industry (PDF)
This study details how medical malpractice insurance rates for doctors have skyrocketed n recent years even though, claim payments are down. (2005)
White Paper: Shakedown: How the Insurance Industry Exploits a Nation in Times of Crisis (PDF)
Exposes how the insurance industry uses its power over the U.S. economy to promote a legislative agenda that bilks U.S. taxpayers and abolishes consumer's rights. (2002)
White Paper: Reading Between the Headlines: The Media and Jury Verdicts (PDF)
Analyzes how the media's reporting of jury verdicts sometimes perpetuates the misperception that our civil jury system is in a state of emergency. (2001)
White Paper: Not in My Backyard: The Hypocrites of "Tort Reform" (PDF)
Examines individuals and corporations that have sued sometimes for millions of dollars while at the same time championing damage caps and other severe liability restrictions for others. (2001)
Medical Malpractice Blog
Erb's Palsy
Information about the causes of Erb's Palsy
New York State Physician Profile
Here you will find profiles for all licensed doctors of medicine and doctors osteopathy
who are registered to practice medicine in New York State.
Online Verification Services for New York State
This online search, a service of the State Education Department, permits the public
to obtain vital information on the records of more than 1,000,000 licensees in the
48 professions regulated by the Department, including the more than 750,000 who
are currently registered to practice within the State. The most important function
of professional regulation is to protect the public; this information will help
inform people about the licensed professionals who offer services in New York.
LTCCC
The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) is devoted to improving care for
the elderly and disabled.
Department of Health
The Department of Health for New York State.
Other Legal Resources
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