Firm News

Work Hazards For Women In Construction

The number of women joining the construction labor force is on the rise, and so are the work hazards they face. According to an article published by The New York Times this March, the number of women in construction occupations has increased at least 31 percent in the last decade. There are already an estimated… (keep reading)

Elevator Safety

Safety of New York Elevators is Slipping “Private elevator inspectors in New York City are missing hazardous violations and allowing unsafe conditions to go unrepaired,” according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. This is worrisome news for New Yorkers. “In a vertical city, with tens of thousands of elevators carrying millions… (keep reading)

Our partner, Mark J. Epstein, met with our friends and union members at District Council 37 to speak up for the rights of accident victims in New York City.
25 Most Dangerous Jobs In America

While most Americans go to work hoping to make it home by dinner, some workers in dangerous industries are just hoping to make it home at all. A total of 5,147 workers sustained fatal injuries on the job in 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, and some occupations… (keep reading)

OSHA Injury Reporting

There are approximately 4,500,000 occupational injuries reported every year. As shocking as this statistic may appear, this number is most likely even higher. Underreported injuries in the workplace may be more common than we thought, and employers could be encouraging the behavior without even realizing it. The Inaccuracy of Injury and Illnesses Reports American manufacturers… (keep reading)

Vaping Dangers

E-cigs, vape pens, tank systems, mods. There are a number of different styles and nicknames for e-cigarettes on the market and chances are you have been seeing them everywhere. Similar to the rest of the country, New York saw a massive increase in the number of teens vaping this year, almost double the number from… (keep reading)

Throttle E-Bike Bill

Watch out New Yorkers- all e-bikes could soon be legal! A new bill is proposing that the city remove a ban on handlebar activated e-bikes that have long been holding back delivery drivers who rely on them for business. However, some New Yorkers are fearful for the negative impacts these bikes would have on pedestrian… (keep reading)

Pazer, Epstein, Jaffe & Fein proudly discusses worker safety and rights with our friends at LCLAA.
This weekend partner Mark Epstein was proud to be meet with our labor friends at CBTU to discuss workers rights and safety.
Worker Fatigue

The American workforce is overall exhausted. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports at least 69% of employees in our country are suffering from fatigue while on the job and many of these workers are in safety-critical industries such as construction. Fatigue: The Overlooked Construction Hazard There is no doubt that the construction industry is dangerous:… (keep reading)

Attorneys Recognized as NY Super Lawyers

Pazer, Epstein, Jaffe & Fein is proud to announce that Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers has recognized 4 attorneys from the firm on the 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition, independent research, and professional achievement. Each year, only five percent of… (keep reading)

DUSK AND DARKNESS

It’s time to ‘fall back’! This Sunday, November 4 will mark the end of Daylight Savings. As New Yorkers get ready to set their clocks back an hour, city officials are sending out their seasonal warning to be extra vigilant on the roads as motorists and pedestrians find themselves more frequently in the dark. The… (keep reading)