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- More states allowing reimbursement for cannabis treatment
April 01, 2022
Read MoreAnyone in New Jersey who reads the daily paper or watches a television newscast is most likely aware of the controversy raging over the legal use of cannabis. One of the complicating factors is the ability of cannabis to significantly relieve pain. This aspect of the drug’s properties is frequently cited by proponents of making […]
- Workers’ compensation settlements
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWorkplace injuries are a fact of life. No matter how safe one’s place of work is, a workplace injury is bound to happen, eventually. Even a mundane office environment can have its own safety issues, like appliances malfunctioning or falling and trips and falls. Remember, vending machines kill a lot of people every year. Indeed, […]
- Construction worker seriously injured after fall down elevator shaft
April 01, 2022
Read MoreAccidents can happen at any New Jersey workplace, but construction sites can be particularly fraught with danger. Although construction workers take numerous precautions to be safe, accidents still happen. One such accident occurred when a young construction worker was seriously injured after he fell down a three-story elevator shaft in an apartment building under construction. According to […]
- Degenerative disc disease and workers’ compensation
April 01, 2022
Read MoreBack injuries are commonly incurred or exacerbated by work-related activities. In some instances, these injuries are so severe that they render an individual unable to work for a significant period of time. This can lead to financial hardship for those who are unable to work to earn their wage at the same time they take […]
- Can employees seek to modify a workers’ compensation award?
April 01, 2022
Read MoreEvery claim for workers’ compensation is different. Different jobs result in different workplace injuries and affect employees in different ways. When claims are settled and compensation is ordered, the amount and duration of the order will vary depending on the circumstances. However, not all orders will continue to fit the circumstances over the long-term. If […]
- Workers’ compensation not always solely responsible for injuries
April 01, 2022
Read MoreThis blog often talks about workers’ compensation claims and issues and helps locals navigate the system after a workplace injury. However, what many injured workers may not realize is that workers’ compensation is not always solely responsible for a worker’s injuries. Workers’ compensation primer There are other posts on this blog that go into the details […]
- While most states showed no delay in treatment, New Jersey did
April 01, 2022
Read MoreA huge story over the past year or two is hospital bed availability. Recently, this story has become even bigger as many hospitals throughout the country have few, if any, intensive care unit beds left. As a result, many have put off visits to emergency rooms and doctors generally. In turn, some workers that have […]
- When a workplace injury leads to permanent disability
April 01, 2022
Read MoreAlthough New Jersey has a no-fault worker’s compensation system that permits workers to receive comprehensive benefits after a workplace injury, when the injury is severe enough or debilitating over time, there are limits to what is available if the worker is unable to fully recover and perform duties at their previous level. A no-fault worker’s compensation claim […]
- What steps should I take after a workplace accident?
April 01, 2022
Read MoreEach year, hundreds of New Jersey employees are injured while working. Fortunately, every business with employees in New Jersey must have workers’ comp insurance to cover medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured on-the-job. If you have been in a workplace accident, it is important that you take the following steps to ensure that you […]
- Can a worker ever sue their employer after a workplace accident?
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWorkplace accidents are a reality that many New Jersey workers must face every year. When an accident happens and a worker gets hurt, they may lose time from their job and the important pay they need to support themselves in their families. Workers’ compensation is a form of financial support that most employers must pay […]