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...
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Hands are susceptible to workplace injuries
The majority of us rely on using our hands to carry out tasks each day. Workers in New Jersey are no exception. From heavy lifting in construction sites to using computers, our hands are crucial to our productivity. Injuries to these vital parts of the body can result...
Wet, cold days? Watch out for trench foot
Trench foot, which is also known as immersion foot, is an injury that occurs when your feet stay wet for long periods of time. You may have trench foot if your feet have been soaked for a long time and you’ve started to develop tingling or pain as a result. Symptoms...
New Jersey seeks to expand protections to workers
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...
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...
