Workers’ Compensation

If you sustain a work injury, you need to report it immediately. If you contract an occupational illness, you should notify your employer as soon as possible. Taking too long to inform your employer about your injury or disease can be harmful. Here is how it can...

People who work in health care provide valuable services to people who are sick, injured or need medical attention. Some people don’t realize that these hardworking individuals face significant risks on each shift they work.  It’s critical that employers ensure all...

As a part-time employee, you are likely no stranger to juggling multiple responsibilities. But what happens when you sustain an injury on the job? Can you still count on workers' compensation to support you during your recovery? Part-time employees are generally...

One of the top reasons for workplace fatalities is that workers suffer serious injuries in falls. If you look at some industries, such as construction, falls are the number one reason for fatal accidents. This is why many workplaces use fall protection systems,...

You’re climbing a ladder at work when you slip and fall. You suffer a serious injury when you hit the ground. Perhaps you have a spinal cord injury or a traumatic brain injury. It is going to keep you out of work for a significant amount of time. You want to seek...

Contrary to popular belief, a work-related knee injury can be more dire than it seems, sometimes leading to chronic mobility problems or even disability. Unfortunately, knee injuries occur frequently across many industries, threatening the ability to work. Below is a...

Professionals in many fields have experienced asbestos exposure at work. From those who work on ships to those in manufacturing facilities, many employees have encountered asbestos, possibly without any safety gear. Prior to strict modern regulations, high levels of...

Workers' compensation helps to protect people from some of the medical risks inherent in working. There are two main types of benefits available to workers with injuries or job-related illnesses in New Jersey. If an employee requires time away from their job,...

Workers’ compensation benefits are there to help injured or ill employees. Applicable employees can use these benefits to cover their medical bills and lost wages in hopes of recovering from their injury or illness.  If you are looking to apply for workers’ comp...

Ironworkers provide a valuable service that includes working on structural iron for roads, buildings and bridges. While there are very specific safety rules in place designed to keep them safe, this is still a highly dangerous occupation. The fatality rate of...