When you’re injured at work and hurting, you need to obtain medical treatment as quickly as possible – preferably from someone you trust. In New Jersey, however, your employer holds most of the cards when it comes to selecting your care under workers’ compensation....
Whether you’re a builder or an electrician, some jobs that you’re tasked with are going to need to be done at a height. Ladders give you access to places that would otherwise be tricky to reach. Despite their uses, ladders also have the potential to be dangerous, and...
If there is one thing that is known about asbestos, it is that it is carcinogenic. Someone who inhales or swallows it could end up developing serious illnesses such as lung cancer or mesothelioma years down the line. Most people realize that they should get help if...
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...
