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- Different types of workers’ compensation benefits help workers
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation is a vital benefit for injured workers who should be familiar with the different types of benefits they need. Injured workers, workers suffering with an occupational illness and their families should know the specific protections available through workers’ compensation and how to obtain them. New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits can help injured workers in a […]
- Worker’s Comp and remote work
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWorking from home and telework is no longer a choice but necessary for many businesses to continue their operations. But work-related injuries can still occur even if an employee is working from their couch, dining room table or newly created workspace. Remote workers may have the right to workers’ compensation for work-related injuries suffered at home. Risks Workplace injuries […]
- Learning the basics about workers’ compensation in New Jersey
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWhen workers in New Jersey get injured or contract an illness on-the-job, they oftentimes have more questions than answers. For starters, they are usually concerned about how they will cover their lost income for the time off of work they will likely miss. They will probably worry about how long it will be before they […]
- Carpal tunnel syndrome: What it is and how to prevent it
April 01, 2022
Read MoreMost people in the Freehold area have heard of carpal tunnel syndrome. Many actually may think that they have this injury. Carpal tunnel is a condition that happens to many workers in New Jersey and across the United States. But what is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the […]
- Approach your claim as if you’ll need to appeal
April 01, 2022
Read MoreKnowing that you have the opportunity to appeal a denied workers’ compensation claim is comforting to some individuals. But an appeal isn’t a second bite at the apple. In fact, on appeal your case is going to be analyzed based on the record created at the initial hearing, meaning that you’re not going to have […]
- Workers’ comp could apply to hurricane-related injuries
April 01, 2022
Read MoreHurricane season this year has been especially difficult for those around the Gulf Coast. However, for New Jersey, it has been largely quiet. But, workers should remember that their employers are responsible for hurricane preparedness, and they have recourse if they are injured as a result of their work during a hurricane. We all know that […]
- What are my options if my workers’ compensation claim is denied?
April 01, 2022
Read MoreIf you are injured at work, this can affect more than just your physical health — it could impact your financial well-being too, especially as medical bills mount and you are unable to work to earn a paycheck. For this reason, New Jersey law provides for workers’ compensation benefits to qualifying individuals to cover their […]
- How to obtain workers’ compensation if employer denies it
April 01, 2022
Read MorePeople work many different types of jobs in New Jersey. People may work in offices, in hospitals, construction, retail, hospitality, restaurants and many other types of jobs. These jobs have various types of physical demands and some have more inherent dangers than others. However, no matter what type of job people have they could suffer […]
- Construction accidents and the “Fatal Four”
April 01, 2022
Read MoreConstruction workers face many hazards when they perform their job duties, especially in certain trades. Heights, electrical hazards, slick surfaces, dangerous machinery and even weather-related problems are some of the risks that construction workers often encounter. Sadly, many construction workers pass away in on-the-job accidents and those who survive often have to deal with debilitating […]
- New Jersey’s “Uninsured Employers Fund”
April 01, 2022
Read MoreAccording to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, all employers within the state must carry workers’ compensation if they hire or contract one or more individuals (excluding partners of an LLC or principal owner of a sole proprietorship) to perform work for the organization. The exception to this is if the employer […]