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Exceptions to the "Going and Coming" Rule That Could Give You Workers' Comp...
Like with many areas of workers’ compensation law, disputes have arisen regarding whether employees injured in car accidents are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The issue becomes whether...
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Silica Dangers at Your Job and How Workers' Comp Can Help
Crystalline silica—also known as quartz dust—is a natural substance found in dirt, sand, quartz, granite, clays, and other stones. Because it is so abundant and useful, it is used in a wide range of...
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Underpaid Workers Suffer Long-Term Injuries in Their Retail Jobs
Many people are under the misconception that retail work is not dangerous. Retail workers, who are often paid minimum wage, also face many dangers of injuries at work. Many are workers who can least...
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If You Perform Repetitive Shoulder Movements at Work, You Could Suffer With...
Shoulder impingement syndrome is a painful shoulder condition that can limit the ability of a worker to move his shoulder—necessary for many job duties and day-to-day activities. It occurs when there...
View ArticleThe Long-Term Treatments You Could Need for Silicosis and How Workers' Comp...
Silicosis is a debilitating lung disease caused by exposure to small particles of silica, a natural mineral found in sand, rock, and mineral ores like quartz. Workers in many industries, such as...
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Workers in Many Industries Are in Danger of Being Paralyzed in Workplace...
Many employees do not even realize the catastrophic injuries they could suffer in a workplace accident until it happens to them. One of the most devastating injuries that workers could be forced to...
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Industrial Workers Can Suffer Long-Term Diseases From Exposure to Diesel...
Many industries utilize vehicles, equipment, and heavy machinery that use diesel fuel. While this equipment and machinery can make workers lives easier because they do the heavy work in a significantly...
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Workers Who Catch Legionnaires' Disease at Work Risk Serious Complications or...
While less common than other types of occupational diseases, Legionnaires’ disease can quickly turn into an outbreak, causing dozens or more employees to become suddenly seriously ill. According to the...
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The Long-Term Treatments You Could Need for Silicosis and How Workers' Comp...
Silicosis is a debilitating lung disease caused by exposure to small particles of silica, a natural mineral found in sand, rock, and mineral ores like quartz. Workers in many industries, such as...
View ArticleCauses of Teenager Workplace Accidents
When parents encourage their teenagers to get a job to learn responsibility and earn money, they are thinking of how much this can teach their child about life and becoming an adult. Probably the...
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What Are the Causes of EMT and Paramedic Accidents and Illnesses That Lead to...
Being an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or paramedic can be a very fulfilling job because you are helping others in emergency situations, sometimes literally saving their lives. However, it is also...
View ArticleCan I be denied workers' compensation benefits if I fail a drug test after a...
New Jersey is a no-fault state in regards to workers’ compensation benefits. This means that almost all workers’ injuries caused at the workplace are covered under workers’ comp laws regardless of who...
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Can My Employer Engage in Surveillance When I File a Workers' Comp Claim?
You may not be losing your mind if you suspect that someone is following you or otherwise spying on you after you file a workers’ compensation claim. If your employer’s insurance company is denying...
View ArticleDo I need to see a nurse case manager in my workers' compensation case?
When you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, you will need to work with your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company as well as your doctor and other medical care providers...
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How Maximum Medical Improvement Can Affect Your Workers' Compensation Case
Maximum medical improvement (MMI) is a term that you may hear if your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company denies your claim for benefits. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney...
View ArticleWhy is it taking so long to settle my workers' comp claim?
It can be incredibly disheartening to be a good employee who goes the extra mile for your employer, but find that your employer does not treat you well if are injured on the job and must file a...
View ArticleDid You Suffer Internal Injuries on the Job? You May Be Entitled to Workers'...
Suffering internal bleeding and internal organ injuries from a workplace accident can be a life-threatening medical emergency. You could require hospitalization, surgery, and a long period of recovery....
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What Are Common Shoulder Injuries That May Lead You to File a Workers' Comp...
Shoulder injuries are common in the workplace and can cause workers to file workers’ compensation claims. Because the shoulder is used any time a person uses his arm, these injuries can be painful and...
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Am I entitled to workers' comp benefits if I suffer a hernia?
A hernia is a common medical problem, but surprisingly complicated if it is caused by something you did at your job and you must file a workers’ compensation claim. New Jersey has its own special rules...
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Workplace Risks That Cause Baggage Handlers' Injuries and Workers'...
Being a baggage handler is a very physically demanding job that poses the risk of injury to the people who perform this vital service in our airports. If you are a baggage handler, you could suffer a...
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