On-the-job injuries are common, and most of them aren't very serious. Many New Jersey workers' compensation claims only ever involve basic medical benefits. However, sometimes workplace incidents have far more serious consequences for an affected employee. They may...
Workers’ Compensation
Employers must take steps to protect workers from the heat
While New Jersey might not be quite as hot as Arizona, it is still experiencing extremely high temperatures. If you can stay where the A/C is always on, you can hopefully ride it out without too much cause for concern. Yet most people need to work, and many workplaces...
2 work injuries that semi-truck drivers too often ignore
Driving commercial trucks provides a relatively competitive wage in many cases, and there is so much demand for commercial transportation services that drivers with no blemishes on their license and a strong work history may have their choice of routes and employers....
Safety equipment construction workers need on job sites
Construction sites involve numerous activities and operations that expose workers to various risks. Falling objects, hazardous materials, electrical hazards, falls from heights and accidents involving heavy machinery are just a few examples of potential dangers....
Are you being denied a promotion you deserve?
Discrimination in the workplace can occur at any stage, including during promotion. Employers are required to have reasonable criteria for determining who gets a promotion. It's illegal to make decisions regarding promotion based on an employee's identity (race,...
What injury risks do nurses face?
The nursing industry is more dangerous than many people realize. In fact, some reports indicate that nurses experience “some of the highest injury and illness rates in the healthcare…sector.” Nursing accidents and injuries happen in many different ways. It’s important...
Mistakes to avoid when filing a workers’ compensation claim
Navigating the process of filing a workers' compensation claim can be complex and fraught with potential pitfalls. Avoiding common mistakes is crucial to ensure you receive the benefits you are entitled to. Here, you will find some of the most common mistakes made...
Amazon is (finally) under fire for work-safety infractions
All too often, the biggest corporations in the U.S. seem immune to any kind of pushback from employees, the public, regulators and even lawmakers when it comes to workplace safety. Certainly, workers can file anonymous complaints and inspection requests with the...
Work-related spinal cord injuries can lead to complicated claims
Workers' compensation coverage helps limit the job-related risks every employee in New Jersey has. From a high school student working at a car wash to someone near retirement age in the construction industry, every professional has the theoretical protection of...
Do you perform the deadliest job task in America? Many do.
It is common for people to confuse the idea of the most dangerous jobs or deadliest professions with the overall deadliest job responsibilities. People might claim, for example, that felling trees for the timber industry or offshore fishing are among the deadliest job...