The holiday season is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and festive events. Yet, with all the joy and cheer, it also brings an uptick in motor vehicle crashes. While many factors contribute to this unfortunate trend, one overlooked culprit is holiday fatigue. ...
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Could a job change eliminate asbestos compensation rights?
People often used to be in a position to find a job with a good employer and then continue working for that same company for the rest of their lives. Businesses often rewarded worker loyalty with pensions and regular raises. Those practices have long since tapered...
When does New Jersey workers’ compensation medical coverage end?
The medical coverage available through workers' compensation is one of its most valuable benefits. Even workers who have decent health insurance typically still have to pay quite a bit for their care if they fail to file a workers’ comp claim. Many policies have large...
What are the main ways physicians fail during diagnosis?
When someone has concerning medical symptoms, they need a professional's help to get treatment. Doctors can send someone to a specialist for treatment or potentially recommend a drug that could address their symptoms without the need for specialist intervention. The...
What if you sustain a TBI due to slippery floors?
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are serious health concerns that can have devastating outcomes on an individual's life. They can result from various accidents, and one common cause is slipping and falling on slippery floors in public or private premises. Suppose...
Why do so many employers require steel-toed shoes?
There are a lot of hazards out there for workers, and employers are expected to try to minimize their risks by adhering to certain safety protocols. While you may not think of your footwear as “personal protective equipment” or PPE, the government does. One of the top...
How to prove lost wages when filing a New Jersey workers’ comp claim
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance designed to compensate injured workers. The benefits cover things like medical costs and lost wages. While proving medical costs is straightforward, some injured workers are confused about how to show what wages they lost...
Did your employer offer adequate PPE training?
In addition to providing employees with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), employers should train them on how to use and maintain each piece. Some employers offer insufficient training, and some overlook it altogether. Here are five aspects that...
When do workers qualify for permanent partial disability?
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...
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...