Lockport, NY – Two Hospitalized Following Workplace Incident at Dog Daycare Facility
Lockport, NY (April 18, 2019) – While many jobs come with obvious hazards, each and every worker retains the rights to a safe work environment. Two workers at a dog daycare facility were reported to have suffered
work-related injuries while performing their duties on Thursday morning, April 18th.
The incident, which occurred at an unspecified time, took place at K-9 Funhouse on South Transit Road, according to authorities. Police stated that two people, a man and a woman who are believed to operate the business, suffered serious enough cuts and to their arms and hands while attempting to gain control of a Labrador-mix dog.
According to other workers at the facility, the injuries are considered minor at this time. However, the injuries were reported as serious enough to require hospitalization at Erie County Medical center, according to authorities. No further information has been provided at this time.
We would first like to offer our sympathies to both victims of this incident as we hope they are able to experience a full and healthy recovery.
Workplace accidents in New York are unfortunately common and often injurious or even fatal, especially since many jobs involve dangerous situations. While it can be difficult for victims to focus on anything other than their recovery, it is also important to understand that you may have rights moving forward.
At Hach & Rose, we are determined to assist the members of our community who have been injured by the negligence of another party or entity such as an employer. Many work-related injuries are caused by unsafe property conditions or relaxed regulations and they are often avoidable, which makes it essential to know that you deserve the best representation possible. If you have been hurt in a workplace accident in New York, please call 212-779-0057 today.
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Disclaimer: Our intent in these posts it to bring attention to the dangers members in our community face and to encourage caution. Accidents do happen and we hope these posts help those affected. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice, and we urge you to contact a trained legal professional for more information regarding your specific situation.