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- Common Shoulder Injuries at Work That May Give Rise to a Workers’ Compensation Claim
August 07, 2022
Read MoreShoulder injuries are common in a wide range of industries, including in jobs that may be considered to involve less manual labor such as retail or office work. Shoulder injuries can be particularly serious, as the shoulder and arm may need to be immobilized or a worker may need to limit use of their shoulder […]
- Are You Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
May 22, 2022
Read MoreIf you are injured on the job or develop an occupational illness, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits, which can help pay for medical treatments and provide you partial replacement of lost wages. Workers’ comp benefits are paid without regard to fault for your work injury or occupational illness; in exchange, you […]
- Are Volunteer Firefighters in NJ Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?
May 20, 2022
Read MoreIn New Jersey, a worker who is injured on the job may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits to help treat their injury and make up for lost income if they miss time from work. Normally, workers’ compensation benefits are only available to workers who are employed for compensation or other remuneration. This means […]
- How Long Does a Workers’ Comp Case Take to Settle?
May 11, 2022
Read MoreAfter you have been injured on the job or have been diagnosed with an occupational illness, you are likely entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim. Depending on the injuries or illness you have suffered, you may decide to pursue a settlement of your workers’ comp claim. However, you may want to know how long […]
- Workers’ compensation and death benefits for survivors
April 01, 2022
Read MoreEvery workplace accident has the potential for disaster to strike. No one knows this better, unfortunately than the loved ones of an employee who has been killed on the job. It is a tragic situation for the family, who is left to pick up the pieces and move forward. Survivor benefits may help them do […]
- Workers’ compensation: what is the Second Injury Fund?
April 01, 2022
Read MoreAny employee can be at risk of sustaining an injury while at work. Though some jobs and industries are more dangerous than others, no one is completely safe all of the time. Fortunately, workers’ compensation is available when injuries occur and most people are familiar with the basics of how it works. But you probably […]
- What are the different types of workers’ compensation benefits?
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation benefits can be vital to help injured workers get through an injury they suffered on the job and time away from work that results. For that reason, it is necessary for injured workers and their families to be familiar with the categories of workers’ compensation benefits and how they may help them through the challenges […]
- On what grounds are workers’ compensation claims challenged?
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation insurance is a requirement for all New Jersey employers not covered by federal programs. When a worker is hurt on the job or in the course of performing their work-related duties, they may be eligible for benefits to support them as they recover from their harm. Many forms of injuries, from repetitive stress injuries to […]
- Holiday season adds to workplace injury risk in warehouses
April 01, 2022
Read MoreAny type of warehouse work can lead to a risk of workplace injuries in New Jersey. For those who are employed in these types of jobs where it is necessary to perform lifting, carrying, pulling, using heavy equipment, operating vehicles and manipulating machinery, there are a seemingly endless array of potential mishaps. Those who have […]
- Common types of workplace injuries
April 01, 2022
Read MoreA variety of different types of injuries can occur on the job. Workplace injuries can devastate the lives of injured workers and also have a significant detrimental impact on their families. For that reason, workers should be familiar with common types of workplace injuries and injured workers should be familiar with the protections available to them. Back […]