You can often end up with a work-related hernia regardless of your New Jersey occupation, although some jobs are more likely to produce one than others. While these injuries are easy to diagnose, you don’t necessarily have to stop performing your job as you may have in the past. Getting treated for a hernia is […]
Many people in New Jersey have jobs that place continuous physical demands on their bodies. If you have a strenuous occupation, then you need to protect yourself from back injuries. Your employer also has a legal duty to promote safe work practices that lower the risk of back injuries and other musculoskeletal problems according to […]
New Jersey highways fill with drivers going to and from work every morning and evening. As you know, your employer is responsible for providing a safe workplace. In most cases, an employer isn’t responsible for what happens on your commute to work. However, a business isn’t always exempt from being liable for vehicle accidents involving […]
Many people who are injured on the job in New Jersey often wonder how long it will take before they can return to work. This issue is crucial, but so is how long processing of the related workers’ compensation claim will take. Carefully follow all filing steps All workers’ compensation claims are unique, but they […]
For many decades, mental health struggles were a social taboo in New Jersey, and that extended to the workplace. While countless people suffered from mental health issues, they tended to be kept under wraps, and as a result employers rarely had to directly address mental health. However, our society is growing more enlightened about mental […]
Metalworkers serve a vital duty in the industrial industry. Without their skills, an untold number of products would never reach New Jersey consumers. The tasks performed by metalworkers come with many hazards, as injury risks exist. The injuries range from minor to life-altering. Metalworking hazards Metalworkers must handle various materials as part of the job, and […]
Workers’ compensation is an insurance plan that provides workers with benefits in the event of an on-the-job injury or illness. Like any insurance policy, it is not always easy for an injured or ill worker to get the compensation they are due. This piece will dive into some of the basics so workers have a better […]
New Jersey employers must comply with the laws to ensure that their workers stay safe. However, even when precautions are in place, workplace accidents can still occur. These are some of the most common ones and the injuries they can cause. Slip-and-falls Slip-and-fall accidents are very common in the workplace and can happen for various […]
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex and often debilitating condition that can make it difficult or impossible for New Jersey sufferers to work. While workers’ compensation may be available to help support individuals with work-related injuries or illnesses, the availability of benefits for those with CFS can be less clear-cut than for other conditions. […]
First responders in New Jersey and around the country have very dangerous jobs. Police officers risk being killed or injured in the line of duty, firefighters are expected to enter burning buildings, and paramedics often provide medical treatment just feet away from moving traffic, and all first responders must cope with psychological trauma caused by […]
