Workers’ compensation is a vital benefit for injured workers who should be familiar with the different types of benefits they need. Injured workers, workers suffering with an occupational illness and their families should know the specific protections available...
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Worker’s Comp and remote work
Working from home and telework is no longer a choice but necessary for many businesses to continue their operations. But work-related injuries can still occur even if an employee is working from their couch, dining room table or newly created workspace. Remote workers...
Learning the basics about workers’ compensation in New Jersey
When workers in New Jersey get injured or contract an illness on-the-job, they oftentimes have more questions than answers. For starters, they are usually concerned about how they will cover their lost income for the time off of work they will likely miss. They will...
Carpal tunnel syndrome: What it is and how to prevent it
Most people in the Freehold area have heard of carpal tunnel syndrome. Many actually may think that they have this injury. Carpal tunnel is a condition that happens to many workers in New Jersey and across the United States. But what is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal...
What are my options if my workers’ compensation claim is denied?
If you are injured in work, this can affect more than just your physical health -- it could impact your financial wellbeing too, especially as medical bills mount and you are unable to work to earn a paycheck. For this reason, New Jersey law provides for workers’...
Workers’ comp could apply to hurricane-related injuries
Hurricane season this year has been especially difficult for those around the Gulf Coast. However, for New Jersey, it has been largely quiet. But, workers should remember that their employers are responsible for hurricane preparedness, and they have recourse if they...
Construction accidents and the “Fatal Four”
Construction workers face many hazards when they perform their job duties, especially in certain trades. Heights, electrical hazards, slick surfaces, dangerous machinery and even weather-related problems are some of the risks that construction workers often encounter....
New Jersey Court Discusses Retaliation Claims in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Under New Jersey law, employers are required to provide employees that are injured at work with workers’ compensation benefits in most instances. Additionally, employers are prohibited from firing employees for filing workers’ compensation claims. Unfortunately, many...
Can you protect your emotional health when you return to work?
Suffering a traumatic injury at work in New Jersey may leave you feeling extremely apprehensive and fearful of returning to your job. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may never be able to resume your responsibilities in their entirety and may need...
Court Discusses Evidence Sufficient to Oppose a Workers’ Compensation Claim
In many instances in which an employee suffers an injury at work, the employer will argue that the harm was not work-related. Thus, the employee must file a petition seeking workers’ compensation benefits, and the court will weigh the evidence produced by each party...