It’s fairly common knowledge that construction work is one of the most dangerous occupations in America. Working with heavy machinery, power tools, and often at great heights, there’s always a risk for serious injury on the job site. Fortunately, New York state law provides protections for workers who are injured on the job, even if they are immigrants. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, which means that it doesn’t matter how the accident happened or who was at fault – if you’re injured at work, you’re entitled to benefits. These…
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