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- 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 […]
- Workers may face retaliation for compensation claims
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWorkers in New Jersey have the right to compensation for work-related injuries. But some workers may also face the risk of workplace discrimination or retaliation for filing their workers’ compensation claim. Common methods Workers must file a timely claim and seek medical care. This may be complicated if an employer discriminates against them for their claim. Typical methods include: […]
- What can workers’ compensation help with?
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation can help with many of the concerns injured workers can face following a workplace injury or illness. For that reason, injured workers or workers who have become sick because of their job should be familiar with the different types of workers’ compensation benefits they can receive. Workers’ compensation benefits are aimed at helping injured […]
- How a worker must give the employer notice of a workplace injury
April 01, 2022
Read MoreAfter suffering a serious on-the-job injury, a hurt worker may have a lot to think about. In addition to having their injury treated and their pain managed, they may worry about how they will do their job so that they can support their family. In New Jersey, a worker in this situation may be able […]