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- Blown gasket leaves construction worker hospitalized
April 01, 2022
Read MoreNobody goes to work expecting to get hurt. Yet, tens of thousands of New Jersey residents are injured in workplace accidents each year. That figure might be staggering, but so, too, are the very real financial damages that can result from one of these incidences. A workplace injury can leave an individual with overwhelming medical […]
- New Jersey records 69,000 work-related injuries in a year
April 01, 2022
Read MoreAs we have noted on this blog many times, accidents can happen in any kind of workplace, to any kind of worker. Recent statistics show how widespread the problem is. According to a news release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 69,000 work-related non-fatal injuries and illnesses reported by employers in New Jersey in […]
- How long do you have to file a workers’ compensation claim?
April 01, 2022
Read MoreBeing injured on the job can be a stressful experience for any worker in New Jersey. You may have mounting medical bills and you may be concerned about how to make ends meet financially if you cannot return to work right away due to your injuries. For these reasons, workers in New Jersey can apply […]
- Different types of workers’ compensation benefits help workers
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWorkers’ 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 through workers’ compensation and how to obtain them. New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits can help injured workers in a […]
- Worker’s Comp and remote work
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWorking 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 may have the right to workers’ compensation for work-related injuries suffered at home. Risks Workplace injuries […]
- Learning the basics about workers’ compensation in New Jersey
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWhen 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 probably worry about how long it will be before they […]
- Carpal tunnel syndrome: What it is and how to prevent it
April 01, 2022
Read MoreMost 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 tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the […]
- Approach your claim as if you’ll need to appeal
April 01, 2022
Read MoreKnowing that you have the opportunity to appeal a denied workers’ compensation claim is comforting to some individuals. But an appeal isn’t a second bite at the apple. In fact, on appeal your case is going to be analyzed based on the record created at the initial hearing, meaning that you’re not going to have […]
- Workers’ comp could apply to hurricane-related injuries
April 01, 2022
Read MoreHurricane 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 are injured as a result of their work during a hurricane. We all know that […]
- What are my options if my workers’ compensation claim is denied?
April 01, 2022
Read MoreIf you are injured at work, this can affect more than just your physical health — it could impact your financial well-being 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’ compensation benefits to qualifying individuals to cover their […]