Millions of Americans file for workers’ compensation benefits every year. However, not all claims are successful. Certain actions and mistakes after a workplace accident can prevent you from getting compensation for your injuries. Here is what you need to do after a...
Taxi drivers in New Jersey make a steady living by shuttling people around from one destination to another. Often, they make this seem effortless as customer relations are all part of the service. However, driving a taxi is by no means an easy vocation. The shifts...
Back pain is one of the most common causes of people missing work, and it is prominent among workers in multiple fields. Back pain may be dull, stabbing, sharp or chronic, and it has the potential to hinder a person’s working career. There are several common causes of...
When you’re working, there are plenty of hazards that could result in you getting hurt. Falling objects, flying debris and even your coworkers or clients could put you at risk of injury. One common workplace injury is a broken nose. It’s possible to break your nose by...
If you are hurt at work, you may need to file a workers’ compensation claim. However, not all workers’ comp claims end with compensation. If your claim has been denied, it is important that you understand why this happened so you can come up with an appropriate course...
Workplaces come in all shapes, sizes and volume levels. While some may work in a quiet office, you work in a louder industrial setting. Hearing loss can impact you for the rest of your life. Noisy processes or machinery can have a devastating effect on your hearing...
Not that long ago, multiple industries used asbestos to manufacture a broad range of products. Many of them provided little training or safety equipment for their workers, resulting in people inhaling particulate asbestos because of their work. However, as medical...
Construction sites rank high on the list of dangerous workplaces. The combination of many people, heavy machinery, weighty materials, unstable surfaces and exposure to the weather can lead to disaster if employers do not manage sites properly. The first thing...
Last year, a lot of people in the Toms River area returned to the workplace after spending a year or longer working remotely. Of course, many jobs cannot be done from home. A lot of people kept going to work whether there was a lockdown in place or not. And no matter...
Those in Toms River and other New Jersey cities are generally familiar with workers’ compensation. They know that the program provides financial benefits such as medical care coverage and wage replacement to those injured while working. The program offers benefits for...
