Every job has certain risks that come with it. Retail workers have a real risk of exposure to seasonal illnesses and violence from complete strangers. Hospital workers are at high risk of hurting their back if they have to lift patients. Some injuries and...
Suffering an injury at work can affect everything from your budget to your mental health. Needing to stay home while you recover can be very difficult, especially if the temporary disability benefits you receive through workers' compensation aren't enough for you to...
One of the places that you’re most likely to injure on your body is your knee. A knee is the largest joint in the body, and it usually absorbs most of the force when you walk or participate in other day-to-day activities. The knees are surrounded by muscles and...
As an employee in New Jersey, you should know that your injuries from working will normally be covered by workers’ compensation. New Jersey’s workers’ compensation covers things like: Accidents and injuries caused by a work-related incident Repetitive-strain injuries...
When you’re injured at work, you naturally rely on your workers’ compensation insurer to help you find treatment. Unfortunately, the workers’ comp system in New Jersey doesn’t give you many options when it comes to choosing your own physician. Your employer actually...
When you’re working outside with your construction team, one of the more complicated weather conditions to work with is wind. Wind has the potential to throw you off balance, knock down boards and disrupt your work. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Many New Jersey, residents work inside of office buildings, retail establishments and other indoor environments. Most of the time, these employees remain well and able to work. Other times, however, they may experience an array of symptoms that cannot be explained....
You’ve worked in construction for many years, and the requirements of the job have changed over time. You knew that your employer should have provided you with the safety equipment you needed to be as high as you were and not have a serious fall risk, but they...
If your loved one worked a dangerous job to support your family, they did so because they wanted to provide for you, not leave you in a vulnerable position. Unfortunately, when someone dies due to a work-related injury, the end result of that death could well be...
Some workers face exposure to toxic chemicals as a part of their job duties. It's up to their employers to ensure that the risks from these are minimized. There are many ways to do this. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has a pyramid of...
