Workers’ compensation provides much-needed benefits for injured workers -- but the coverage is only for injuries that occur within the scope of your employment. In practical terms, that has generally meant that your coverage begins when you get to work at the...
Workers’ Compensation
How years of hard work could force you to leave your job
Maybe you are a custodial professional who cleans and maintains the same space every day, spending much of the day moving the same furniture or gripping a handle. Perhaps you are a prep cook who chops vegetables and sears pre-cooked cuts of meat all day long. You...
Exploring your financial options after a New Jersey work injury
The workers’ compensation system is one of the most valuable programs ever put into place by the American government. Before workers’ comp began, workers had few options for financial recovery in the aftermath of a work-related injury. Now, most injured Toms River,...
What jobs carry the biggest risk of hearing loss for workers?
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...
When should you return to work after a job injury?
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...
Work-related knee injuries can end your time on the job
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...
Psychological injuries may be covered by workers’ compensation
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...
Who picks your workers’ compensation doctor in New Jersey?
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...
High winds are a hazard for construction teams: Be cautious
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...
Is your workplace literally making you sick?
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....