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- New workers’ compensation law would cover parking lot incidents
April 01, 2022
Read MoreThere has long been a dispute in New Jersey as to when workers were technically on the job and could receive workers’ compensation benefits for injuries. This is an important technicality as a person who was about to enter the workplace and was injured but had not started the workday could be denied benefits even […]
- Avoid common grounds for denials in a workers’ compensation claim
April 01, 2022
Read MoreA workplace injury or accident can be a financial and emotional nightmare for a New Jersey resident. When a worker cannot do their job because of harm that they sustained while engaged in their employment, they may be able to seek compensation through workers’ compensation. A workers’ compensation attorney can be a valuable ally before […]
- Understanding worker’s compensation coverage
April 01, 2022
Read MoreAlthough some jobs, such as in the construction or transportation industries, put workers more at risk for injury than other lines of work, injuries can occur in any occupation. While every state has different worker’s compensation (WC) laws, in New Jersey all employers not covered by federal programs must have WC coverage or be approved for self-insurance. […]
- 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 […]