Woman Refuses Blood Test after Causing Three-car Wreck in Jersey City
A woman who caused a Jersey City car accident denied being drunk behind the wheel and refused a chemical test will face charges of DUI in court. On June 25, 28-year-old Carol Sanchez was driving...
View ArticleSandy-damaged house collapses; 3 workers injured
Little Egg Harbor, N.J. – Three construction workers were injured last Wednesday as they tried to raise a house damaged during Hurricane Sandy.The most seriously injured worker fell from the roof of...
View ArticleHow Taxes Affect the Total Amount of Your New Jersey Social Security...
It may seem incredible that you will have to pay taxes on your Social Security benefits. After all, the reason you are getting benefits in the first place is because you are too injured to earn a...
View ArticleWhy was my Social Security Disability claim denied?
Was your social security disability claim denied? You're not alone. The Social Security Administration (SSA) denies about 70% of initial disability claims every year. The number of denied claims will...
View ArticleA Police Record Could Affect Your New Jersey Social Security Benefits
Since the Social Security Administration is a federal program, it is reluctant to provide benefits for those who have broken the law. However, a disabled criminal’s family members may be dependent on...
View ArticleMy job is not year-round. Will that affect my NJ workers' comp benefits?
Picture this scenario: You are a school teacher, so you only work from September to June. In May, you are injured on the job. Later that month you have surgery. For the next three months you will be...
View ArticleMedicare Part A: Healthcare Social Security Benefits for Disabled NJ Workers
If you are eligible for Social Security disability in New Jersey, it is only right that you should receive the maximum available amount of benefits. What many disabled workers don’t realize is that...
View ArticleHave You Suffered a Whiplash Injury While on the Job?
Many people have to drive frequently for their job. Those who drive trucks, taxi, limos, school buses, and other work vehicles are at constantly at risk for serious injury on the road. Whiplash is a...
View ArticleIf you are injured at work while intoxicated, you could still receive...
Amtrak recently released an internal report showing that their workers at 51% more likely to fail drug and alcohol tests, when compared to the average for the rail industry. This is very alarming to...
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Workers' Comp and Social Media: Think Before You Post
We have become so comfortable with sharing more and more of our lives online. Social media sites like Twitter and Facebook allow you to connect with people who are interested in what you’re saying and...
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Can a cup of joe at work really help prevent neck and shoulder pain?
If you’re not much of a coffee drinker, you may want to change your habits. According to a new study from Norway, drinking coffee at work may help relieve neck and shoulder pain. Some people in the...
View ArticleSandy Cleanup Workers May Be At Risk for Toxic Mold Exposure
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, homes and business that were flooded are now harboring bacteria. Mold follows moisture, so these are the ideal conditions for it to grow. Exposure to toxic mold can...
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Did your job cause your NJ crush injury?
You could be hurt in a New Jersey work accident at any time – it doesn't matter if it's an average day of work or an emergency. If you work with heavy machinery or dangerous cutting tools, you are much...
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4 Simple Ways to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome usually affects people who perform repetitive actions with their wrists and hands. If you spend a lot of time typing, sewing, driving, or doing assembly line work, you may be at...
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3 Ways to Help You Cope With Your NJ Spinal Cord Injury
You head to the beach during the summer to relax and have some fun with your friends and family. Who would ever think that a beach trip could result in an injury that turns your world upside down? In...
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Are You At Risk for Death or Injury in Your Workplace?
Along with death and taxes, work is something in this world that is certain for most people. But work shouldn’t be a hazardous nor life-threatening. An average of 13 workers die on the job every day,...
View ArticleYou Are Not An Independent Contractor
Don’t let your employer tell you that you are an independent contractor and deny your New Jersey Workers Compensation Benefits. It doesn’t even matter if you signed a document agreeing that you are an...
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Was your NJ work injury caused by violence?
If you don’t walk scaffolding or work with heavy machinery, you may be under the impression that your job is risk-free. According to new statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor, that is not the...
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If you have work-related Osteoarthritis, you may be entitled to benefits
Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is a disorder that affects the joints. Over time, the cartilage at your joints wears away and the bone below it is exposed. When one bone rubs...
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Red Lobster Customers Beat Waitress for Filling Their Water Glasses Too Often
If you’ve ever worked in food service, you know all about difficult customers. Although most customers are great, some can be rude and overly demanding. Dealing with these customers is just part of...
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